Suspected herdsmen have killed six persons in yet another attack on two separate communities in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The latest attacks on Iye community in Uvir Council Ward and another around Yelwata community is coming barely 24 hours after herdsmen reportedly killed five persons in Ahentse village, all in Guma local Government area of the state.
Sources from the area said two people were killed in Yelwata while four fishermen who left home for overnight fishing at Ake Fish Pond were attacked and killed by invading herdsmen suspected to have entered the Uvir Council Ward through Nasarawa State.
Speaking to newsmen through telephone Chairman of Guma LGA, Caleb Aba who confirmed the attack and killing of 6 persons in his council said four
people were killed at Iye in Uvir council ward and two more persons were killed around Yelwata axis.
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The council boss who disclosed that the latest attack happened between 3am and 4am on Thursday regretted the continued invasion and attack on his people by herdsmen saying it is difficult to explain why the invaders have chosen to always attack his people.
He appealled to the federal government and the security agencies to maintain surveillance and the people to be more security conscious.
Meanwhile, when contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer PPRO, SP Catherine Anene said she was unaware of the incident.
Editor Paul Akhagbemhe
