No fewer than 20 people were in the early hours of Sunday killed by suspected herdsmen in Okokolo village, Agatu LGA of Benue State.
The attackers, DAILY POST gathered, also burnt down several houses and valuables.
It was also gathered that corpses of some persons were yet to be found.
The Caretaker Chairman of Agatu Local Government area Council, Hon Usman Alilu, who confirmed the development, said he had directed soldiers to the troubled area.
“We are on top of the situation now I’m Ikwulono, thanks for your genuine concern and your tireless efforts,” the Agatu Caretaker Chairman said.
One Mrs Mary Adakonye, a Health Worker, sustained bullet wounds and has been rushed to hospitals for medical attention.
As of the time of this report, those confirmed dead included: See full list of those killed in fresh attack on Benue community
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