About three persons have been reported dead following last night attack on
Anyiin, Benue State, the country home of the ex-Governor Gabriel Suswam,
by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
It was gathered that the gunmen, apart from killing three people
ransacked three roadside kiosks and made away with over one hundred
mobile phones, destroyed assorted drinks and other valuables.
According to a community leader in Anyiin Chief Tardoo Ugo, they
heard sporadic shootings which began at 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday night and
lasted until Thursday morning, leaving blood and tears.
As at press time, the House of Assembly member representing Logo
state constituency Dr Kester Ikyenge was in Anyiin to lend support to
the victims and assess the damage done.
Dr Ikyenge appealed to the Federal and state governments to provide
security for his constituents as it was the primary responsibility of
governance.
The names of those killed are Mr Tatyough Uombor from Turan Mr
Gbenger Orakundu of Mbazar, Tombo ward, and Mr Angar Ude Jugu also from
Mbazar, Tombo ward all in Logo local government area in Benue state.