Herdsman (photograph credit score: BBC)
Five individuals had been on Sunday killed in Michia settlement in Gaambe-Tiev of Logo Local Government Area of Benue state by suspected herdsmen.
The herders who additionally wounded many others, had been mentioned to have struck the group between 11.30 pm and 11.55pm.
As acknowledged by a group chief Joseph Anawah, “The assault, which was carried out swiftly in a skilled method, has thus far claimed 5 lives, with many wounded.
“The locals had been attacked between 11:30 pm and 11:55 pm on Sunday. Mchia is a few kilometers from Anyiin city.
“Soldiers arrived the scene after the operation has been executed. Corpses of the murdered have been moved to Anyiin mortuary.”
Chairman of the native authorities space Richard Nyajo, additionally confirmed the incident.
“Yes, I can confirm to you that the herdsmen attacked my village, Mchia, killing five persons and injuring many others. After the attack, they withdrew through Arugu, a village close to Anyiin,” Nyajo instructed Punch.
“The villagers traced their footsteps and discovered some bank ATM cards, which will be given as evidence to security personnel to investigate. They were 10 in number.”