A source in the community told SaharaReporters that the attack was carried out around 8 pm on Thursday by gunmen he identified as “Fulani herdsmen”.
No fewer than 17 persons have been killed during an attack on Mbaikyor village in Mbalom council ward in the Gwer East Local Government Area of Benue State.
A source in the community told SaharaReporters that the attack was carried out around 8 pm on Thursday by gunmen he identified as “Fulani herdsmen”.
The source said he lost four uncles in the attack and that his home was also attacked.
“Fulani herdsmen attacked my home, in Gwer local government of Benue state.
“They came in yesterday night according to my remaining uncle who escaped. He said they came around 8 pm.
“The entire village was razed down,” the source said.
He listed the names of some of the residents killed by the assailants as Peter Tion, Nyityo Kyoon, Iorfa Ukombor, Doopinen Awua, Tyoshaa Mkaanem, Asan Ate, Asough Ate and Terzungwe Asoo Ate.
The others are MWO Mbatsavbun Gbatar (rtd), John Ndahagh Tyohemba, Tertsea Ukombor, Akuma Kpenge, Abume Kpenge, Igba Byuan, Master Ter Byuan, Terzungwe Aulugh and a little boy whose name is not yet known.
SP. Anene Sewuese Catherine, the spokesperson for the state police command confirmed the attack but said the details were still sketchy.
"Yes, the Benue State Police Command received distress call on attack on Mbaikyor village in Mbalom council ward, Gwer local government area of the state.
“Police operatives were deployed but I haven't received report from them about the attack. Once information is available we let the public know exactly what happened," she said.