The Benue State command of the Nigerian
Police has confirmed that 45 people were
killed early Sunday when gunmen, suspected
to be Fulani herdsmen, attacked Egba village
in Agatu Local Government Area of the state.
The spokesperson for the command, Austin
Ezeani, who made the confirmation to
PREMIUM TIMES over the telephone, also said
several others who were injured in the attack,
were receiving treatment.
“As at yesterday evening I can confirm that 45
persons were killed, but whether the figure
has risen can only be ascertained later today,”
he said.
There are reports that over 60 people,
including women and children, were killed in
the pre-dawn attack.
The member representing Apa/Agatu at the
Benue State House of Assembly, Audu Sule,
was quoted by the Punch newspaper as saying
at least 60 bodies had been evacuated.
Mr. Sule said gunmen usually crossed over
from Nasarawa State to kill locals without
provocation.
He said those who survived the attack were
taking refuge in Obagaji/Ogbalu, the
headquarters of Agatu LGA.
Vanguard quoted a source as saying 90 bodies
had been recovered.
The police spokesperson, Mr. Ezeani, said the
Commissioner of Police on Monday led top
security officials to the area to assess the
damage. Exact details of the attack will be
made available after the visit, he said.
He said the attackers are suspected to have
come in from neighbouring Nasarawa state,
and that they raided the community after
crossing a nearby river.
“They crossed over the river and caught both
the villagers and security personnel
unawares,” he said.
There have been frequent attacks in the area
mostly between the natives and Fulani
herdsmen.
The Police spokesperson however said the
command has not made any arrest, adding
that investigation has since commenced.



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The fear of oga cattle rearer is the beginning of wisdom. That's all I've got to say 4 now..

And people still think of voting them in so that they get away with these kind of heartless actions

I have always said time and time again...

We have no bizness been with dis Northern idiots in one country. Different idiologies, languages, religion, food, behaviour etc.. This mantra of One Nigeria is just a hoax.

I can swear that Lord Lugard and his albino wife was high on English Monkey tail when they joined us all together.
Mtcheeewww!