Over 20 bodies of Benue residents have been discovered following a two-day attack in Kastina-Ala and Logo Local Government Areas (LGA) of the state.
The attack, according a community leader in Logo, Chief Joseph Anawah claimed the lives of no fewer than 20 people whose bodies were discovered on November 24.
Anawah, said, “There was attack on Azege settlement and environ of Tombo Council Ward yesterday, Sunday 24th November 2024 about 7am.
“Armed men numbering over 300, suspected to be militia from outside Nigeria, struck. This invasion was carried out in the morning hours and the invaders were clearly seen by the locals.
“The security operatives on ground were unable to repel them because of their number and the sophisticated weapons they were carrying.
“It was not until the arrival of a military jet before they were able to subdue them to retreat. Over 20 corpses were discovered while the search for more missing persons is ongoing.”
Similarly, the Council Chairman of Kastina-Ala LGA, Justine Shaku, confirmed an attack on its residents, which destroyed also valuable properties.
He said, “Yes, another incident of attack by herder marauders was reported to have taken place this morning (Monday) the 25th day of November, 2024 at about 2am.
“The Information is that many of them heavily armed stormed Adabo village and Tse Gwebe settlement in Utange Council Ward of Shitile in Katsina -Ala LGA.
“From reports, they have killed many people, number yet unknown, destroyed valuable properties and looted a lot of household items and left uninterruptedly. Note that Benue State is under serve security threat by herder armed bandits.
“The level of destruction and scores killed would be forwarded to you in due course, please,” Shaku said.
The State’s Police Spokesperson, Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident, saying “Logo attack confirm. Five bodies recovered.”