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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have reportedly killed three Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs), in Gwer West Local Government Area, (LGA), of Benue state.
Chairman of Agagbe IDP camp in Gwer West LGA, Mr Terna Ibaa, who disclosed this to newsmen on Tuesday said the men went fishing on Monday, October 23, 2023, when they were ambushed by the armed herdsmen and killed in cold blood.
He said the victims include Iorhemba Cletus, Igbahemba Abua and Akaa Clifford.
Jacob said that the trio had gone fishing in Gbange/Tongov council ward of Gwer West and did not returned when it was night.
He said during a search, a witness informed that they were chased by armed invaders who opened gunfire on them.
The camp manager added that by Tuesday morning, October 23, the corpses of the deceased were found after an intense search and were immediately buried.
Ibaa said, “Yesterday morning, Mr Iorhemba Cletus, 37 years, who resides at block 2 room 2 of IDP camp Agagbe left to Gbange/Tongov council ward and two others went to fish so as to sell and get food and other necessities for his family and the armed herders killed him.
“His body was found and has been taken to village and buried. He is from Tse-Nyikyaa in mbachohon council Ward
“They also killed Akaa Clifford, 50 yrs old, who was staying in the host community. He had gone to his village to catch fish and sell in other to provide food and also settle medical bills of his sick wife and the armed herders ambush and killed him with two others.”
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene, said she was yet to get the report.
