Scores feared killed, many missing as herdsmen strike in Benue, burn down villages

Many people have reportedly been killed and several persons still missing after suspected herdsmen attacked Tse Sumaka and Tse Atorough Vishigh in Mbadwem Council Ward of Guma, Benue State.


According to reports, the incident happened late Sunday night.

An eyewitness said the herdsmen, armed to their teeth, invaded the villages and began to shoot sporadically and razed about 20 houses.

The incident came barely two weeks after the formal launching of the Operation Ayem Akaptuma (Cat Race) in the state.

A resident told newsmen that the villagers have deserted their home for fear of being killed by the gunmen.

More details later.