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What herdsmen targeted in fresh attacks in Benue
Some herdsmen reportedly attacked the home of the immediate past paramount ruler of Tiv tribe, late Ochivirigh Akawe Torkula, in Tse-Torkula, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
In the Monday attack, Scores of villagers were injured, including miners in the community.
The invaders also razed some houses in the community, made away with foodstuff and farm produce.
The entire village has been deserted.
Confirming the attack while hosting members of Universal Peace Federation of Nigeria, Governor Samuel Ortom lamented that despite efforts to stem the attacks, herdsmen were bent on occupying parts of Benue State.
“As we speak, the home of the late Tor Tiv, has been attacked and many people were injured and taken to the hospital,’ said Ortom.
“Among them is an investor, who came for mining in Torkula. How will development come to such a place with such attacks?”
The federal government has decided to take the military option in containing the attack, after intelligence reports confirmed the ISIS militia and Boko Haram terrorists have infiltrated the ranks of herdsmen in the north central.
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