Vanguard· 1h ago· 1 min read
..children suffer severe machete cuts.
By Peter Duru, Makurdi
At least four persons have reportedly been killed and several others, including children, injured in separate attacks by suspected armed herdsmen on communities in Ohimini and Ukum Local Government Areas, LGAs, of Benue State, sparking fresh concerns over the security situation in the state.
The attackers were also said to have rustled several cattle, while many residents remain unaccounted for as local vigilantes and community members continue search operations in the affected areas.
Residents said the attacks began on Friday night in the Elulu community, Ohimini LGA, where the gunmen allegedly killed a young man before making away with his motorcycle.
The assailants reportedly proceeded to the nearby Agadagba community, where they attempted to rustle a large herd of cattle but were resisted by local youths after they…
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