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WEEPING OUTBURST IN BENUE AGAIN, AS SUSPECTED HERDSMEN KILL MANY IN AGATU (SEE LIST OF NAMES)

Afnews Editor

Jul 01, 2019

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No fewer than 20 people were in the early hours of Sunday killed by suspected herdsmen in Okokolo village, Agatu LGA of Benue State.

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The attackers, DAILY POST gathered, also burnt down several houses and valuables.

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It was also gathered that corpses of some persons were yet to be found.

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The Caretaker Chairman of Agatu Local Government area Council, Hon Usman Alilu, who confirmed the development, said he had directed soldiers to the troubled area.

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"We are on top of the situation now I'm Ikwulono, thanks for your genuine concern and your tireless efforts,ÔÇØ the Agatu Caretaker Chairman said.

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One Mrs Mary Adakonye, a Health Worker, sustained bullet wounds and has been rushed to hospitals for medical attention.

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As of the time of this report, those confirmed dead included:

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1. Mr Baba Odoje

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2. Mr Shaidu Magaji (a retired military man).

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3. Mr Oloche Obiabo (Kaddo).

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4. Mr Adehi Imaikwu

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5. Mr Maji Baba

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6. Ngbede Ibrahim (Ejeh-Akpabana son)

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7. Bello-Gene-Galih

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8. Mr Ekoja (Olundo's husband)

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9. Adams Dogara (Pst. Dogara's son)

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10. Late Francis Idu wife and her two Children (there names not mentioned)

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11. Ogado

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12. Godwin Color

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13. Musa Adanu (Alhaji-Nasouta's Father)

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14. Ada-Gobi

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