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Herdsmen Invade Benue, Attack Gov. Ortom’s Farm House

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Governor Samuel Ortom (File Photo)

Waku village and a part of Gbajimba town, all in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, yesterday, came under attack by suspected herdsmen.

The attack left two people dead and destroyed Governor Samuel Ortom’s farm house in the area.

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The fresh attacks, came less than 24 hours after Yogbo, another community in the same local government area,was also attacked by suspected armed herdsmen, resulting in the death of six persons and several property and farmlands destroyed.

The police were however, able to repel the the attack on Yogbo, chasing the invaders out of the community.

Confirming the latest attack at the State Police Command Headquarters, the Police Commissioner, Fatai Owoseni and Chairman of Guma Local Government Area, Mr. Anthony Shawon, said the armed herdsmen, arrived the communities in the afternoon, yesterday.

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“The herdsmen, backed by their militia, invaded Waku village this afternoon (yesterday) and killed two persons.

“They are also getting close to Gbajimba town, the local government headquarters and as I speak with you, they have attacked and sacked Governor Ortom’s farm house in Gbajimba.”

“Our fear is that if we are not careful, they might overrun the local government headquarters the way they are going.”

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Shawon, also commended the Police for saving Yogbo from being overrun by the marauding herdsmen, urging them to strive towards restoring total peace in the area.