FRESH KI-LLINGS: Suspected Herdsmen Invade Benue Community, Kill Over 40 Residents
Afnews Editor
Jun 07, 2021
Armed men suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have again launched a deadly attack in Odugbeho community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, killing over 40 residents.
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The armed men invaded the community on Sunday night, killing residents and injuring scores.
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When contacted, the state's Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Anene Sewuese Catharine, simply said, "I am yet to receive that reportÔÇØ.
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However, the Senator representing the Benue South Senatorial District, Senator Abah Moro, confirmed the incident in a statement he posted on his official Facebook page.
The senator, who condemned the attack on his constituency, lamented the incessant killings in the area stating that "enough should be enoughÔÇØ.
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"I'm deeply saddened by the attack on Odugbeho community in Agatu LGA on Sunday, which claimed over 40 lives of my constituents. This is highly condemnable and very unacceptable.
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"For how long will this carnage continue unabated in Benue South? Enough should be enoughÔÇØ, the statement read.
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