Suspected armed herders on Tuesday renewed an attack on Oglewu District of Ohimini Local Government Area, Benue State, killing four farmers and several others missing.
The attack, according to locals happened on Monday and Tuesday evening at the time the victims were working on their farms.
Local told newsmen that the community had been living in fear as the attackers continued to move freely without resistance.
According to the local, ‘They killed two farmers on Monday and another two on Tuesday afternoon. Some people are still missing, and today (Tuesday), around 5pm, they came into the village again. We’re living in fear.
Confirming the attack, the chairman of Ohimini LGA, Adole Gabriel said that he had reported the attack to the state government and security agencies.
The chairman said, ‘Four people were killed between Monday and Tuesday by armed herders. The government has already deployed security personnel to the area.
Meanwhil, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet could not be reached for comment as she did not respond to calls or messages as of press time.