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Suspected Fulani herdsmen have reportedly killed a traditional ruler and seven others in a a midnight attack on Tse-Ancha community in Makurdi Local Government Area of Benue State.
Tse-Ancha community is located close to Abagena village housing the IDP camp which recently came under attack that claimed seven lives and left several others injured
The fresh attack on Tse-Ancha community came barely 24 hours after the remains of victims of the Abagena attack were laid to rest in Makurdi.
Confirming the attack on phone to newsmen, Chairman, Makurdi Local Government Council, Anthony Dyegeh said, eight dead bodies comprising seven men and a woman were recovered from the scene.
“Am just returning from the scene of the attack. Five other members of the community were badly injured and have been taken to Benue State University Teaching Hospital (BSUTH) in Makurdi for immediate medical attention.
It happened around 11:55 pm and eight people were killed and five injured and they have been taken to Teaching Hospital among those killed is the kindred head of the village.
The Kindred Head was among the people that accompanied me to the burial of the seven people that were killed at Abagena IDP camp.
“We parted around 9.00 pm only for him to be killed at five minutes to midnight alongside others. I have directed the evacuation of corpses to the mortuary and the injured to the Hospital”, Dyegeh said.
He disclosed that an ATM Card bearing Audullayi Sabo with life and empty shells of ammunition were found at the scene of the attack.
The council boss condemned the attacks on innocent people of Benue State and called on various security agencies to stand up to their duties of securing the live and properties of the citizens of Benue State.
Also speaking, Special Adviser to the Governor of Benue State on Security matters, Col. Paul Hemba (rtd) stressed the need for the people to stand up to defend themselves and their Lands.
The Security Adviser extended Governor Samuel Ortom’s condolences to the people and prayed for peace to return in the state.
On his part, Member representing the good people of Makurdi/Guma Federal Constituency, Hon. Mzondu Benjamin Bem, while strongly condemning the attack, called on security agencies to step up their game of protecting lives and property of the Benue people.
Mzondu, in a statement by his Media Coordinator, Norman Skilful, promised to sustain his continual stride and tireless efforts toward ensuring that attacks on innocent citizens of the state are stopped through viable legislations & engagement with relevant /critical stakeholders.
He prayed for the repose of the souls of the victims and asked God to avail their families and relatives the fortitude to bear these losses.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene confirmed the attack in an SMS.
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