{"id":315086,"date":"2024-03-18T18:31:30","date_gmt":"2024-03-18T17:31:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/?p=315086"},"modified":"2024-03-18T18:31:30","modified_gmt":"2024-03-18T17:31:30","slug":"3-killed-in-fresh-herdsmens-attack-on-benue-communities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/03\/18\/3-killed-in-fresh-herdsmens-attack-on-benue-communities\/","title":{"rendered":"3 killed in fresh herdsmen&#8217;s attack on Benue communities"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li><strong>Sources disclosed that the marauders stormed the communities from neighbouring Nasarawa state through Agatu LGA<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Armed herders wreaking havoc in Nigeria&#8217;s middle <a href=\"https:\/\/www.withinnigeria.com\/news\/2024\/03\/13\/benue-set-to-generate-own-electricity\/\">state of Benue<\/a> have struck again.<\/p>\n<p>The rampaging herdsmen attacked communities in Apa Local Government Area, LGA, of the state and killed three locals.<\/p>\n<p>Ikobi, Ugbobi and Inyakwu communities in the troubled local government were attacked simultaneously on Sunday.<\/p>\n<p>Sources disclosed that the marauders stormed the communities from neighbouring Nasarawa state through Agatu LGA.<\/p>\n<p>They added that the assailants fired live rounds at hapless locals, injuring many in the process.<\/p>\n<p>Another source said some brave youth fended off the attackers, giving many locals ample time and opportunity to escape the onslaught.<\/p>\n<p>He disclosed that reports from the affected communities indicated that the attackers attacked the communities \u201cat about 7pm. They came unexpectedly because we had no issues with them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe three affected villages, Ikobi, Ugbobi and Inyakwu were attacked at the same time. Luckily the people managed to escape because some courageous youths also stood up against them.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cUnfortunately the herders were armed with sophisticated weapons but the resistance put up by the youths helped the people to flee to safety.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSo far one person in each of the three villages were killed in the attack and several other sustained injuries.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAfter the attack they all retreated to where they came from but as we speak the affected communities have been deserted.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The National Chairman of Apa Development Association, ADA, Mr. Eche Akpoko confirmed the development.<\/p>\n<p>The Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent, SP, Catherine Anene has not issued a statement on the incident.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sources disclosed that the marauders stormed the communities from neighbouring Nasarawa state through Agatu LGA Armed herders wreaking havoc in Nigeria&#8217;s middle state of Benue have struck again. The rampaging herdsmen attacked communities in Apa Local Government Area, LGA, of the state and killed three locals. 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