Tragedy struck during two separate attacks in Agatu local government area of Benue State when armed men herdsmen attacked the area killing no fewer than eleven people and burnt several houses.
The incident was confirmed in a statement by the Chairman of the local government, Sule Adohi who said that nine people were killed in the communal clash and two people were killed and 21 houses set ablaze by the herders.
“There was a communal clash between Ailla and Adagbo communities where nine persons were killed and eight others were hospitalized as a result of injuries they sustained during the crisis. Unfortunately, two people were also killed when herdsmen invaded Odugbeho village in the council also yesterday, (Sunday) and burnt down 21 houses,” he said.
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A native who simply identified himself as Alloyi said residents of Ailla and Adagbo communities embarked on a renewed crisis that also left several others seriously injured.
“There had been age-long crisis between Ailla and Adagbo communities, unfortunately, there was a renewed crisis yesterday (Sunday) leading to the death of many people and left several others seriously injured,” he told Nigerian Tribune.
