MAKURDI—Despite the outcry that
trailed the killings and sacking of Agatu communities by suspected Fulani
militia, the marauders have, again, laid siege to Logo Local Government Area of
the state, killing two and sacking over 25 villages. Fulani-herdsman Fulani-herdsman
The attackers also rendered close to 3,000 homeless after several houses and
huts were razed in the affected villages.
Vanguard learned that the invaders
have taken over the affected villages in an incursion that reportedly started
about four days ago at Ukemberegya, Bwarer, Mbawar, Gov and Gambe Tiev
communities. A victim of the attack, Mrs.
Terungwa Torhemba, who spoke to
Vanguard yesterday in Makurdi, through an interpreter, said the armed herdsmen
had completely occupied Abiam Koya, Iordye, Nyakoo and Mkpikpa. Others are
Afom, Uzaagir, Ugbende Mue, Dam, Shaausu, Ukme, Chenbe, Anwen, Sebungen Ubosha,
Chia, Asemngoroko and Inderkar.
According to Torhemba, “they attacked us four
days ago, killing our people. So many cannot be located at the moment; we have
also lost all of our belongings, farm produce and farmland to the well-armed
herdsmen who have completely taken over our villages.
“At the moment we have no
source of livelihood because they have also converted our farm land to grazing
settlements for their cattle.”
Caretaker Chairman of the council, Simon Ugba,
said two person had been confirmed dead in the attack, adding that his
administration was overwhelmed by the number of displaced persons. Ugba, who
asserted that no designated camp had been created for the displaced persons,
said the council was working in close collaboration with the state government
to provide succour to victims and sued for assistance from public spirited
individuals and organisations.
When contacted, Police Public Relations Officer,
Assistant Superintendent Moses Yamu, said he was yet to get full details of the
attack.
Source: Vanguard
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