Five persons were on Sunday killed by suspected herdsmen in Michia settlement in Gaambe-Tiev of Logo area of Benue state.
The herders, who also wounded many others, were said to have struck the community between 11.30 pm and 11.55pm.
According to a community leader Joseph Anawah, “The attack, which was carried out swiftly in a professional manner, has so far claimed five lives, with many wounded.
“The locals were attacked between 11:30 pm and 11:55 pm on Sunday. Mchia is a few kilometers from Anyiin town.
“Soldiers arrived the scene after the operation has been executed. Corpses of the murdered have been moved to Anyiin mortuary.”
Chairman of the local government area Richard Nyajo, also confirmed the incident.
“Yes, I can confirm to you that the herdsmen attacked my village, Mchia, killing five persons and injuring many others. After the attack, they withdrew through Arugu, a village close to Anyiin,” Nyajo told Punch.
“The villagers traced their footsteps and discovered some bank ATM cards, which will be given as evidence to security personnel to investigate. They were 10 in number.”
