Samuel Stephen

Samuel Stephen

Suspected herders in Benue kill five, torch homes

50 killed as suspected herdsmen continue attack in Benue villages 

During a four-day assault by alleged herdsmen who invaded various communities in Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State, at least 50 people are presumed dead. Adam, Iyarinwa, Abamde Ityuluv, Waya Boagundu, Agura Ayaga, and Azege villages in Turan Council Ward, Kwande LGA, are among the impacted communities Tertsua Yarkbewan, the immediate past chairman of the LGA, told journalists on Monday that about 50 people were massacred during the attacks by alleged herdsmen. He said, “My people are being massacred like goats. What we have been hearing is that...

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