Suspected herdsmen have reportedly killed 13 individuals in Azege settlement, Mbaya, Tombo Ward, Brand Native Authorities Space of Benue State.
The assault which was stated to have occurred yesterday morning round 7 a.m, led to the destruction of farmlands and crops. Azege is the hometown of Hon. Benjamin Uzenda, the quick previous Caretaker Chairman of Brand Native Authorities.
Confirming the assault, Uzenda said that herdsmen had beforehand tried to overrun Azege up to now two months. He stated: “They had been armed with subtle weapons, and instantly opened hearth on residents who had been getting ready to attend morning church service.
“It appears to be like like a coordinated plan assaults as they opened hearth on the innocent villages, butchered some our bodies after taking pictures them and gunned down ladies and kids.
“The Invaders operated for hours and fled earlier than safety personnel arrived the scene. As at press time, many residents have abandoned the realm for concern of the unknown.
Azege settlement is a half-hour’ drive from Ayilamo, the headquarters of Tombo ward, which has additionally been beneath a number of bloody assaults and killings.
It was learnt that a few of these wounded from gunshots had been conveyed to the Ayilamo PHC, for therapy. Chairman of the Council, Hon Clement was stated to be making preparations to go to the scene of the incident.
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