Over 36 killed as herdsmen attack communities in Benue

In what appeared a coordinated attack, suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly invaded communities in Kwande Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state killing over 36 persons, injuring many and burning down houses and food barns

It was gathered that the attacks which started few days ago escalated late Friday in parts of Moon, Mbaikyor, Mbadura and Ilyav, Council Wards of the LGA.

A source in the area, who identified himself as Liambe said the marauders launched some of the attacks from River Moon and sustained the heavy attacks on communities surrounding the area in order to chase the people away from their ancestral homes.

“The attacks are coming from different directions. They have killed over 36 persons and the figure will increase because the attacks of the last two days have led to the killing of more people and burning of food barns.

“They want to take over Kwande LGA which is the ancestral home of the Tiv people and they have taken over about five Council Wards and more will fall if something is not done urgently.”

According to him, areas and communities like Jato Aka the ancestral headquaters of the Tiv tribe has not been spared in the attack including Ugbe, Iyon, Ityuluv, Injov Tyopaver, Kendev, Maav villages which all came under attack at the weekend.

Also, a former Kwande Local Government Council Chairman, Mr. Bem Tseen who lamented that he has lost three family members in the attack said, “the attacks started few days before the last election. It has been on and off but became severe few days back.

“We were at home when the suspected Fulani herdsmen started attacking our communities from different fronts. We have boundaries with Cameron, Taraba state and Katsina-Ala LGA.

“They are attacking our people from the Abande Anwase side people have been killed and many displaced. From the Taraba end, around Kashimbila area they are attacking and killing our people. So many people have been killed. Kwande LGA is in a state of confusion as we speak


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March 5, 2023

Over 36 killed as herdsmen attack communities in Benue


…ex-Council Chair loses three family members, cries for help

By Peter Duru, Makurdi
In what appeared a coordinated attack, suspected armed herdsmen have reportedly invaded communities in Kwande Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue state killing over 36 persons, injuring many and burning down houses and food barns.

It was gathered that the attacks which started few days ago escalated late Friday in parts of Moon, Mbaikyor, Mbadura and Ilyav, Council Wards of the LGA.

A source in the area, who identified himself as Liambe said the marauders launched some of the attacks from River Moon and sustained the heavy attacks on communities surrounding the area in order to chase the people away from their ancestral homes.

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“The attacks are coming from different directions. They have killed over 36 persons and the figure will increase because the attacks of the last two days have led to the killing of more people and burning of food barns.

“They want to take over Kwande LGA which is the ancestral home of the Tiv people and they have taken over about five Council Wards and more will fall if something is not done urgently.”

According to him, areas and communities like Jato Aka the ancestral headquaters of the Tiv tribe has not been spared in the attack including Ugbe, Iyon, Ityuluv, Injov Tyopaver, Kendev, Maav villages which all came under attack at the weekend.

Also, a former Kwande Local Government Council Chairman, Mr. Bem Tseen who lamented that he has lost three family members in the attack said, “the attacks started few days before the last election. It has been on and off but became severe few days back.

“We were at home when the suspected Fulani herdsmen started attacking our communities from different fronts. We have boundaries with Cameron, Taraba state and Katsina-Ala LGA.

“They are attacking our people from the Abande Anwase side people have been killed and many displaced. From the Taraba end, around Kashimbila area they are attacking and killing our people. So many people have been killed. Kwande LGA is in a state of confusion as we speak


“We are all scared that they might attack Jato Aka which is the centre of the Turan area. If you go to Jato Aka people are just scattered everywhere.

From Abande to Anwase side down to Kashimbila, Anyase extending to Mbahan in fact about four to five Council Wards have been affected. You hear gunshots from several fronts and we are totally confused. As I speak to you three of my family members have been killed.

“Mbaikyor, Mbadura, Moon and Ilyav Council Wards. Swem Hills where the Tiv people initially settled have been ransacked by the armed Fulani herdsmen. People are being killed like animals by the invaders.

“We are appealing to the Federal Government to send security personnel to our communitirs and save us from these attacks before they take over Jato Aka the ancestral home and headquaters of the Tiv people.”

Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent, SP, said she was yet receive full details of the incidents from the Divisional Police Officer, DPO, in charge of Kwande LGA.

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May the Lord receive the bereaved and grant them eternal rest. Also, may those that lost their loved ones be consoled. Things will definitely get better...

Where is father Alias? He should be able to do some about this.

APC blessings

This is what it's all about
Mm

Planned coordinated attack.

Election is over Fulani lost .

Attack on ortom resume.

They should call father Allah to come help them .

Idiots

Any angle a celestial looks at this benue recent killings ...is the fault of the masses who voted for party of the Reverend father.

Ignorance is like a sugar that brings ants ( death ) ...




Like I said : No matter whatsoever angle u look at it ITS THE IGNORANT MASSES FAULT

nnamdi640:
Where is father Alias? He should be able to do some about this.

father Alia that told them angel of god spoke to him in the dream that tinubu is god's choice.

Opintiwa:
Planned coordinated attack.

Election is over Fulani lost .

Attack on ortom resume.

is it ortom that force benue poeple to vote for APC? Didnt they see PDP or LP on saturday

Jostoman:
is it ortem the that force benue poeple to vote for APC?

Benue did not vote APC results will shock you all soon .

Benue was torn by LP and PDP where APC saw the rubbish dey uploaded to inec is your guess ans mine

Supreme court of injustice should be held responsible for allowing political looters to use old naira notes in sponsoring terrorists activities.

Toh ….

Empathy died on February 26th, 2023.

They will be fine. They made their bed, hence they have to lie on it.

Philgafauto:
Toh ….

Empathy died on February 26th, 2023.

They will be fine. They made their bed, hence they have to lie on it.

What if it was rigged,that's the angle iam looking at it from and as a human iam with them even though they might have made a bad choice, most of the oppressed are always cornered. This is what we are fighting, we don't want to be hearing stories like this.

Ckonnet:


What if it was rigged,that's the angle iam looking at it from and as a human iam with them even though they might have made a bad choice, most of the oppressed are always cornered. This is what we are fighting, we don't want to be hearing stories like this.

Nothing like what if.

It was rigged.

LP and PDP finish Benue

Where APC got that trash results from is still the mystery in fact one of the polling unit has the date of 20th

Fr Alia of APC, should endeavour to pray against Fulani attack in Benue.

Ckonnet:


What if it was rigged,that's the angle iam looking at it from and as a human iam with them even though they might have made a bad choice, most of the oppressed are always cornered. This is what we are fighting, we don't want to be hearing stories like this.

Well, I’m done with that.

I’m not inclined to showing empathy to any poor or disadvantaged Nigerian. I reserve the right not to care going forward.

I'm sorry I have nothing to say...ask APC theh May have an opinion

Opintiwa:


Benue did not vote APC results will shock you all soon .

Benue was torn by LP and PDP where APC saw the rubbish dey uploaded to inec is your guess ans mine

I believe this 100%

Ipob have started cooking up fake news against Benue people

The thing pain them well well..

GeneralPulal:
Ipob have started cooking up fake news against Benue people

The thing pain them well well..

Tinubu urchins and their low IQ.

Vanguard newspaper is working for IPOB? It's obvious Tinubu/APC supporters are happy with the killings.

nnamdi640:
Where is father Alias? He should be able to do some about this.

If ortom talk they will say propaganda.

GeneralPulal:
Ipob have started cooking up fake news against Benue people

The thing pain them well well..

Shut up. People are been killed and you are bringing in your dirty politics. Must everything politics. Go to Benue and see if lies. That is the are of Benue that has water and grasses that they claim is good for their cows

There is no way Benue people voted for APC.

NO WAY.

These people are as anti-APC as the rest of the middle belt (Plateau, Nassarawa, southern Kaduna, and Taraba) You can even throw in Kogi, but let me leave it there for now.

This election rigging is so DANGEROUS that if left uncorrected, it can seriously damage Nigerians understanding of their own country.

A deceived citizenry is a conquered citizenry: TOTAL UNACCEPTABLE.

Tinubu wouldn’t have the moral will to fight terror and banditry because they are both partakes of crime against the people

They are celebrating their patron winning election

These killings are too much na,, what is happening in Benue state?

Nawao

Where bomb father Alias

Okay, Check my profile if you need help with your thesis, personal statement, statement of purpose, dissertation, or assignment.

nnamdi640:
Where is father Alias? He should be able to do some about this.

Is rev fr alias the president or incompetent buhari?