Suspected Fulani herdsmen, yesterday, allegedly attacked Yogbo – Mbayev Council Ward of Guma Local Council of Benue State, killing 17 persons. Several others were injured.
A witness, who pleaded anonymity, said the attackers invaded the communities at about 2.00 a.m. and killed nine persons at Ajimaku, one at Ayeri, and four others at Tse Gborigyo, near Udei, all in Guma Local Council.
But, former Speaker of Benue State House of Assembly, Makurdi, David Iorhemba, whose village was also attacked, attributed the upsurge to relaxation of soldiers posted there to maintain law and order.
He advocated massive redeployment of operatives of Operation Whirl Stroke (OWPs), due to their familiarity with the people.
He lauded Governor Samuel Ortom for footing victims’ medical bills.
