John Charles Makurdi
Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday afternoon unleashed mayhem on Chembe settlement in Ukemberagya/Tswarev council ward of Gaambe-Tiev, in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State, killing a village head, Mr. Iyongovihi Ninge.
An eye witness from the area, Joseph Anawah, told our correspondent through a text message that the attackers came with hordes of cattle, plundering yam seeds that have been planted.
He said that the invaders opened fire on Ninge who was clearing his field in readiness for cultivation.
“The village head was shot on the back and he died on the spot,” the eyewitness said.
He added that no arrest was made despite the nearness of the scene of the incident to a military camp stationed in the area.
“The marauder. opened fire on Chief Iyongovihi Ninge who was clearing his field in readiness for cultivation.
“On hearing the gunshots, everyone…
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