So far corpses of Mr. Verinumbe Jam, Mr. Pinega Dantsoho (Mbavuur) of Mbaamase were discovered at Toradi village while those of Evangelist Kwaghkighir Ukende, Mr. Iana Kpenger and Mr. Mnenge Ayaibo were picked at Channel One settlement all in Tswarev district,” the eye witness, Joseph Anawa, narrated.
The combined forces of the military and the Nigeria Police had been deployed to Benue villages following killings by herdsmen recently. The soldiers were on ground at strategic locations with armoured personnel carrier (APC) tanks while the police in coordination with the intelligence team, Special Forces team, took over the airspace with their surveillance helicopters. But the herdsmen were said to have defied the heavy presence of the security personnel.
Anawa explained that soldiers deployed from Anyiin were pursuing the herders with an APC tank, the former continued shooting.
On the number of exact deaths, the eye witness said since the attack was still ongoing, the exact number of casualties could not be ascertained.
The militia, he disclosed, had attacked Tse Toradi, Channel One, Akenawe, Meeme among other colleges. Sky more