Many stranded as suspected armed herdsmen sack residents in Benue/Nasarawa border

A group of armed militias suspected to be Fulani herdsmen have sacked residents in Kardaroko, a border community in-between Benue and Nasarawa States.

An eye witness disclosed that the gunmen were shooting sporadically in the area and which has led to many residents fleeing for safety in nearby villages.

“We and others are trapped on the road on our way from Abuja to Makurdi, there is serious shootings around kadaroko road, lafia side suspected to be fulani herdsmen.

“All the cars are turning back, we are heading back to Lafia pending when the road will be clear.” He disclosed.