15 farmers reportedly killed as suspected herdsmen strike Benue again

As pictured at Idofian, Kwara State on Sunday. These herdsmen are leaving Ekiti State. Photo: Modiu Olaguro. — *Issues surrounding Fulani herdsmen and their excesses remain a national discourse with many believing President Muhammadu Buhari is being complicit.*

When some men, believed to be Fulani herdsmen stormed a village in Benue state, Monday morning, about 15 Tiv peasant farmers were killed, reports say.

But Police in the state, confirming the incident, said only one person was killed.

One other person is missing while two persons sustained injuries, police say.

The attack on Gaambe-Tieve, Logo LGA of Benue state took place at about 7:30 a.m., multiple sources said.

A state lawmaker, representing Logo constituency, affirmed that many people lost their lives. He however could not confirm the exact figure.

“Four persons were attacked by suspected Fulani herdsmen at Tse Adayol in Mbagbe ward. One was killed, one missing, while two injured and currently receiving treatment at NKST hospital, Anyiin, the state police spokesman, Moses Yamu, insisted..