MANY FEARED KILLED IN FRESH BENUE ATTACK
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Agency report
An unspecified number of people have reportedly been killed by gunmen suspected to be armed herders in Yelewata, a community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
Yelewata, located near the border between Nasarawa and Benue States, is less than a 40-minute drive from Makurdi, the state capital.
The Benue State Police Command confirmed the incident but could not provide an exact casualty figure, stating that several individuals, including some of the attackers, lost their lives.
According to a local resident who spoke on condition of anonymity, the assailants believed to be armed herders stormed the community around 10 p.m. on Friday and continued their attack into the early hours of Saturday.
“The attackers stormed the town and unleashed terror on innocent residents, killing over 100 people and setting several families ablaze.
“The attack lasted until just before 1:00 a.m, nearly two hours of horror,” the local said in an emotion laden voice.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson for Benue State Command, DSP, Udeme Edet, confirmed the attack and added that some individuals and the attackers lost their lives when security men were reinforced to the community.
She said, “According to our information it happened in the early hours of today ( Saturday ) when suspected Bandits invaded Yelwata town.
“The police and tactical teams posted to the town and reinforcement responded swiftly to the attack and engaged the attackers in a fierce exchange and unfortunately some of the attackers were killed in the process
“But it’s with great sadness that we report that some individuals lost their lives and others sustained injuries.”
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) stated that the command remains committed to pursuing the attackers and reaffirmed its dedication to ensuring the safety of residents in Benue State.
Despite a visit by the Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Olufemi Oluyede, aimed at addressing the surge in suspected armed herders’ attacks, the violence has continued unabated.
Just two days ago, on Thursday, suspected armed herders launched attacks on Mtswenem and Akondotyough Bawa communities in Makurdi Local Government Area, killing no fewer than 25 people.
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