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From Femi Folaranmi, Yenagoa and Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
The body of a 23-year-old boy has been discovered in Zarama after suspected herdsmen‘s attack in the area.
Detectives from the Bayelsa State Police had, on Tuesday, evacuated the body of Chief Bob Wilson, aged 49 years, who was attacked and killed at the Okumoni forest by suspected herdsmen.Sources in the community said the deceased, Victor Anozia Alex, was a victim of the attack which left Chief Wilson dead.
The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Asinim Butswat, who confirmed the death of Victor, said police operatives have been deployed to the forests.
“The Divisional Police Officer, Biseni Division, with other tactical operatives have evacuated the body of one Victor Anozie, suspected to have been killed by herdsmen during the previous attack. Police operatives are currently combing the forest and surrounding environs. Investigation is ongoing,” he said.
Also, one person was reportedly injured while several others were displaced as suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked the Sobe Community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State, on Tuesday night.
Three people, a pastor and two of his farm workers, were killed in the same community two weeks ago by suspected herders. This is the sixth attack the community has suffered this year.
In the latest attack, a barber called Monday was attacked with a machete and left for dead, but he was taken to a hospital, where he is recovering from his wounds.
A source said: “It is yet another tragic moment for the people of Sobe community as suspected Fulani herdsmen invaded the community, again, on Tuesday.
“A barber called Monday and his family were attacked in their house in the night. The herdsmen laid ambush until he (Monday) came home, and when they sighted him, they machetted him and left him in the pool of his blood.
The invaders also kidnapped one of Monday’s children and stole other valuables.
“The victim was taken to the community health centre where he received treatment and is in a stable condition. But the herders are yet to reach the family of the kidnapped boy.
“The herdsmen then entered some parts of the community and started looking for vulnerable victims. We, hereby, call on the Nigerian Police, Sobe Division, and all other Forces to please come to our aid,” the source added.
The Edo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, Chidi Nwabuzor, said he was yet to get the details of the incident.
