- The slain villagers were killed in Agatu and Gwer West LGAs, while many suffered injuries in Apa LGA.
At least five persons have lost their lives in fresh attacks on communities in local government areas of Benue State.
The affected local government areas are Agatu, Gwer West and Apa LGAs,
The slain villagers were killed in Agatu and Gwer West LGAs, while many suffered injuries in Apa LGA.
Locals said the incident happened between Sunday and Monday in different locations of the state.
In Agatu LGA, residents said the rampaging assaillants attacked Ikpele village on Sunday evening, killing four individuals, including one beheaded and three with amputations.
Another attack in Gwer West LGA claimed the life of one person, bringing the total casualties from the Sunday invasions in both LGAs to five, with several others injured.
In Apa LGA, while no deaths were recorded, armed invaders kidnapped a woman during a siege on the Otukpo-Adoka-Oweto highway, shooting someone in the leg and targeting vehicle tyres.
The invaders continued their attacks on Monday along the same highway.
Council Chairman of Apa LGA, Ochayi Alidu, confirmed the attacks, saying that efforts were underway to tackle the situation.
Council Chairman of Agatu LGA, Yakubu Ochepo, underscored the need for enhanced security support to repel these attacks.
He condemned the recent invasion in Ikpele village, where armed herders from Ogumogbo attacked villagers returning home after previous assaults, resulting in fatalities, injuries, and property damage.
The State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Catherine Anene, has not issued a statement regarding the incidents.
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