13 KILLED IN HERDSMEN'S FRESH ATTACK ON BENUE COMMUNITY

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Thirteen people have been reportedly killed following fresh attacks by suspected herdsmen in Azege settlement, Mbaya, Tombo Ward, Logo LGA of Benue State.

Confirming the incident, the immediate past Caretaker Chairman of Logo LGA, Benjamin Uzenda, said the attack was carried out on Sunday morning around 7:00 am.

It was gathered that the attacks involved arson and the destruction of farmlands and crops in the area.

Uzenda said: “They (herdsmen) were armed with sophisticated weapons and immediately opened fire on residents who were preparing to attend morning church service.

“It looks like coordinated, planned attacks as they opened fire on the harmless villagers, butchered some bodies after shooting them, and gunned down women and children.

“The invaders operated for hours and fled before security personnel arrived at the scene.”