Suspected herdsmen on Saturday morning killed nine Tiv farmers during an attack on three villages in Doma Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The attacked villages were Ajikamaka, Gidan Rail and Ankoma settlements, near Rukubi, where Olam farm is located.
It is a border town between Nasarawa and Benue States, belonging to the Tiv farmers.
Majority of the victims were said to be deeply asleep when the marauding herdsmen surrounded the villages, set houses on fire and opened fire on fleeing villagers.
Sources said most of the victims were children, women and young boys scampering for safety.
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The deceased were identified as Tsekaa Chiatyo, Kwaghdoo Tsekaa, Sewuese Tsekaa, Bobo Chiatyo, Aondosee Fidelis, Aboy, Igba Aduku, Iwuesi and Aseer.
The invasion of the community occurred around 2:00am, with the gunmen said to be chanting war songs.
The Deputy Chairman of Doma Local Government, Atukpa Osukunu, who confirmed the incident, said it was a reprisal.
(Editor: Ifeanyi Mark)
