Negative fewer than 11 public had been reportedly killed on Wednesday, December when some suspected herdsmen invaded the Ityuluv, Tse Azege and Innyiev ya communities in Mkomon district, the Kwande Native Govt Branch of Benue Shape.
In line with citizens of the affected communities, the invaders had been reported to have stormed the communities when citizens had been celebrating the Christmas season.
Probably the most citizens who known himself as Terlumun, mentioned, “The terrorist herders came this afternoon (Wednesday) when the people were celebrating Christmas and invaded our communities, killing and burning houses.”
When contacted on Thursday, the President-Common of the Tiv socio-cultural team referred to as ‘Mdzough U Tiv Worldwide,’ Iorbee Ihagh, showed the assault to our correspondent by the use of a phone dialog.
He mentioned, “11 public had been killed within the Christmas year assault on Mkomon district of Turan in Kwande LG. Some are nonetheless lacking as I talk to you presently.
“Our people were celebrating Christmas when the Fulani herdsmen invaded the communities and attacked the people.”
Ihagh mentioned some council wards within the LG, specifically, Moon council ward, had lengthy been sacked by means of the herdsmen.
He known as on Governor Hyacinth Alia and President Bola Tinubu to reinforce safety within the climate.
Additionally, the governor’s Safety Helper on Inside Affairs and Safety, Joseph Har, showed the assault however declined additional feedback.
He, alternatively, referred our correspondent to the Director-Common on Safety, Gbamuam Jacob, for additional knowledge.
“It’s true. I was informed about the incident but I have forwarded the report to the Director-General on security. He’ll give you details,” Har mentioned.
Efforts to get the DG had been unsuccessful as his cellular phone didn’t join as of the year of submitting this record.
When contacted, the spokesperson, Benue Shape Police Command, Catherine Anene, mentioned she had but to obtain any reviews in regards to the incident.
“I’m yet to receive a report about that,” Anene mentioned.