Some yet-to-be identified herdsmen have killed two policemen, and 16 other people during a reprisal attack on Gbeji community in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
It was gathered that trouble began in the community on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, after five herdsmen were killed.
Confirming the incident, Benue Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass said only 10 casualties were recorded.
His words: “Two Fulanis coming from Taraba State in Keke Napep were stopped by some locals, who attacked and killed them.
It was gathered that trouble began in the community on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, after five herdsmen were killed.
Confirming the incident, Benue Commissioner of Police, Wale Abass said only 10 casualties were recorded.
His words: “Two Fulanis coming from Taraba State in Keke Napep were stopped by some locals, who attacked and killed them.
“I was woken up early around 12.45am today (Wednesday) and informed that an attack was ongoing at Gbeji.
“I alerted the security agencies and they all mobilised and responded to the distress call and that helped in reducing the casualties. The security agencies, including the DSS, all responded,” he added.
Hemba further revealed that those that sustained injuries from the attack were taken to the local government health centre at Afia for treatments.
