BREAKING: Gunmen go berserk, slaughter 30 villagers in Benue
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Gunmen have reportedly slaughtered over 30 civilians in several communities across two Local Government Areas of Benue State.
NewsBand gathered that rural communities in Kastina-Ala and Logo LGAs were targeted by the criminal elements on Sunday and into the wee hours of Monday.
According to sources, 10 bodies were recovered from the Kastina-Ala area, while 20 additional bodies were found in the Logo area, bringing the total death toll to 30.
The sad attack was confirmed by a community leader in Logo, Chief Joseph Anawah.
He said, “There was attack on Azege settlement and environ of Tombo Council Ward yesterday, Sunday 24th November 2024 about 7am. Armed men numbering over 300, suspected to be militia from outside Nigeria, struck.
“This invasion was carried out in the morning hours and the invaders were clearly seen by the locals. The security operatives on ground were unable to repel them because of their number and the sophisticated weapons they were carrying. It was not until the arrival of a military jet before they were able to subdue them to retreat. Over 20 corpses were discovered while the search for more missing persons is on going.”
Also, Council Chairman of Kastina-Ala LGA, Justine Shaku, told newsmen in Makurdi that many people were killed in his area and valuable property destroyed.
“Yes, another incident of attack by herder marauders was reported to have taken place this morning (Monday) the 25th day of November, 2024 at about 2am. The Information is that many of them heavily armed stormed Adabo village and Tse Gwebe settlement in Utange Council Ward of Shitile in Katsina -Ala LGA.
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“From reports, they have killed many people, number yet unknown, destroyed valuable properties and looted a lot of household items and left uninterruptedly. Note that Benue State is under serve security threat by herder armed bandits. The level of destruction and scores killed would be forwarded to you in due course, please,” Shaku said.
Also speaking, Logo LGA counterpart, Clement Kav, alleged that the attackers claimed ownership of his community, declaring that the Tombo land belongs to them.
“They attacked the Tombo council ward and killed 17 person and injured 37. The Governor has already mobilised more security to the area and peace has been restored. No case of missing persons for now,” he said.
Meanwhile, the spokesperson of the command in Benue State, Catherine Anene confirmed the incident.
“Logo attack confirm. Five bodies recovered”, she said.
