Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have allegedly killed a pregnant woman and her husband in Tarkende village near Umenger District in Guma Local Government area of Benue State.
The Chairman of Guma local government, Mr. Anthony Shawon told newsmen that the herdsmen invaded the village at about 2a.m on Wednesday and started shooting sporadically in all directions while the villagers scampered for safety.
According to Shawon, one of the women who escaped the onslaught said she ran for about 30 kilometers before she got to another village.
“The herders came at 2a.m and pitched their camp all over the place. They are grazing and killing people.
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“As we speak, Chief of Ujaende is with me begging that Army should come and patrol their area so that they can go to farm. That is the situation in all parts of Guma,” the council boss said.
When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene said the command received a report of herdsmen attack in the area and had dispatched its men to the place.
“Yes, we received the report. Somebody actually called to alert the police and as I talk to you now, a team of policemen has been sent to the area to confirm the incidence.
“The team is on its way to the area and the media will be briefed appropriately on the matter when the team returns,” Anene said.
