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Suspected herdsmen Kill Four Fishermen, Four Other Persons in Benue State

By Isaac Kertyo, Makurdi

Suspected herdsmen have reportedly attacked two Communities in Guma local Government Area of Benue State, killing eight Persons.

Findings showed that four of the victims were massacred in Iye while the other four who were fisherman were murdered at the Akem River located within the same community. 

The Gunmen were said to have stormed the area in the early hours of the day during which they opened fire on the victims killing them on the spot.

Day Break learned that many people who have fled the area for fear of being attacked are currently taking refuge in the neighboring communities.

The attack on Iye community  is coming on the heels of an attack on Ahentse community in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area where five Persons were allegedly killed by unknown Gunmen.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Benue State Police Command, DSP Sewuese Annene could not be reached for comments as at the time of filing this report.

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