One Dead, Many Missing In Fresh Herdsmen Attacks on Benue Communities

At least one person has died and many others injured, missing after armed herdsmen invaded Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. The attackers invaded Tsekar village in Ukohol, Nyiev Council Ward, where a resident identified as Mr. Tyough William was killed. In a related development, the armed herdsmen reportedly ambushed a group of Tiv travelers along the Yogbo-Gungu Aze road. The victims were said to be returning from Yogbo to Ortese community when the assailants struck. According to local sources, one of the travelers, Mr. Udam Dogo, is still missing. Concern grew among relatives when calls to his phone were answered by an unknown herder, raising serious fears for his safety. However, the total number of casualties and missing persons is yet to be officially confirmed. When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP. Udeme Edet, said she was not aware of the incident at the time of the report.