Suspected armed herdsmen attack Benue community, leave farmer dead, others injured

Residents of Tse Akor Gbatse village in Nyiev Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, were thrown into mourning on Saturday after suspected armed herdsmen launched a violent attack.

According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants stormed the farming settlement in broad daylight, killing a farmer and leaving his family members, along with several others, injured. The assault also sparked panic, with some villagers reported missing in the aftermath.

They alleged that the assailants had camped at Rukubi in Doma LGA of Nasarawa State before launching the attack.

According to the source, the assailants killed Tachia Akor, while his wife, Mrs. Tsetim, and others sustained injuries. Some of the injured are receiving treatment at Adi Hospital in Daudu town.

The source added that many residents had fled their homes, leaving parts of the community deserted.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident.

“Yes, we were informed. Our men are already on it. Immediately we got the information, personnel were deployed, and they are already investigating the matter. Normalcy has also returned to the area,” he said.