Hell has been Let lose again as Fulani herdsmen kill 27 people in Taraba and another 20 people in Nwonko village of Wukari local government of Benue state.
It was gather that the attack started early hour of the day, farmland and properties running into millions were destroyed, most of the victims are women and children.
Though there are conflicting report about the accurate figure of the death,but the Police spokesperson Mr Joseph Kwaji confirms the incident but said only 9 people were killed
The state house of Assembly member representing Wukari constituency said“At the beginning, we thought the attackers were Boko Haram insurgents from Maiduguri because of their large numbers. But we discovered later that they were Fulani herdsmen.”
Eyewitness and residents said 20 people were killed ,also confirmation came from the Local government chairman Kester Kyange who said 15 bodies were counted at the last count.
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