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BREAKING: Terror herdsmen slaughter scores of villagers in Gombe

Suspected terror herdsmen have slaughtered scores of villagers in various parts of Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State while over six survivals with life threatening injuries are currently receiving treatment in the hospital.

Some of the villages which came under attack by the terror group includes, Kolokkwannin, Poshulte, Pokuli, Pandikame, Ayaba, Popandi, Kalmai and Banganje district

A local source who spoke with NewsBand said that the attack which started since 6th December 2021 lasted till 9th January 2022 with the state government doing nothing to arrest the situation.

The local source further alleged that state media houses have been barred from airing the attacks and even some concerned individuals that spoke to private media outlets about the disturbing situation are facing harassment from the state government.

At the time of filing this report, security operatives are yet to be deployed to the affected communities.

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