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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia, have reportedly killed a farmer identified as Tachia Akor, in a renewed attack at Tse Akor Gbatse community in Mbamar clan, Nyiev Council Ward, in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
Our correspondent gathered that the late Akor’s wife, Mrs. Mbagbedi Tsetim and many others were injured during the attack.
The incident allegedly happened less than 24 hours after some members of the community alerted the Benue State government and other relevant security agencies about planned attack by suspected herdsmen in the area.
A member of the community, who did not want to be mentioned for fear of victimization, said the incident happened at about 12-1am on Sunday of today, when gunmen stormed the community.
He said several people were reportedly missing during the invasion.
The local explained that information was received in the community on 12/9/25 alerting both the state government and security agencies on allege planned attack on some border settlements in Guma LGA.
“Today 14/9/25 at about 12:45 hours, some farmers were attacked at Tse Akor Gbatse, a village in Mbamar clan, Nyiev Council Ward, situated behind a Primary School called, Thank You Suswam, located some few meters to Daudu town, off Daudu-Lafia road.
“The report clearly disclosed that some suspected fighters camped at Rukubi town, Doma LGA of Nasarawa state, alongside their cohorts were planing to launch attack on some border settlements in Guma LGA, on allegation that their three children were missing a week ago.”
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According to the resident, “when the armed herders finally stormed the community, they shot and killed one Mr Tachia Akor, inflicted severe injures on his wife, and one Mrs. Mbagbedi Tsetim.”
He stated further that those injured have been evacuated to Adi hospital in Daudu town, while many other farmers were allegedly missing as at the time of filing this report.
He also stated that the deceased has been deposited at Daudu morgue.
“Note that the yesterday intelligence highlighted the movement of the terrorist and mentioned specific target border areas of possible attack which, Tse Akor village was among, and warned residents in those areas to be conscious of their movement, but the incident still happened.
“Findings further reveal that some of the suspected terrorist are still sighted traversing some deserted villages and communities in Guma LGA at that axis.
“Necessary steps must be taken to flush out those terrorist using such areas as their hideouts”, he said
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Benue State command, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident, saying that the command has already drafted personnel to the affected area.
“Yes we were informed, our men are already on it and investigation is ongoing.
“Immediately we heard the news, men were deployed and they are already investigating the matter. Normalcy have returned to the area,” she said.
