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From Rose Ejembi, Makurdi
Again, three people were reportedly killed in a fresh attack by suspected herdsmen in Yelewata community of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The invaders were said to have stormed the Numgbera village in Yelwata community, at about 6pm on the fateful day, shooting sporadically in all directions, while the villagers ran helter-skelter for safety. It was further gathered that by the time the dust settled after about one hour, three villagers were found dead, while some others sustained bullet wounds.
When contacted, Chairman of Guma Local Government Area, Mike Ubah, confirmed the report and said the attack occurred at the weekend. Ubah, who spoke through the Security Secretary of the LGA, Waku Christopher, disclosed that three people were killed by Fulani herdsmen in their homes at Nugbera Village on the day.
Efforts to get the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Catherine Anene, to confirm the report failed, as she was yet to respond to messages sent to her WhatsApp, at the time of this report.
