Suspected herdsmen kill eight in Benue community
About eight persons were yesterday killed by suspected herdsmen in Mbaav, Mbadura, Turan in Kwade Local Government Area in Benue State According to a community leader, Chief Lawrence Akerigba, the
About eight persons were yesterday killed by suspected herdsmen in Mbaav, Mbadura, Turan in Kwade Local Government Area in Benue State
According to a community leader, Chief Lawrence Akerigba, the attackers stormed the farming community through the river, using engine boats. They shot and killed many people.
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Those killed are Ushahemba Tyonenge, Atsue Pever, Iji Iorlu, Iorkase Iber, andTyowase Terkimbi.
Others were Iorbee Tyoor, Kyungwa Adaa and Tyavbee Agbange
The Kwande Police Division has confirmed the killings and said more security personnel were on the way to the area.
