From Lateef Taiwo
Renewed attacks on Anyiin and other surrounding communities such Ayilamo, Iorza and Gbeji in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen has left not less than 12 people dead with scores sustaining various degrees of injuries while good number of villagers are now displaced.
The fresh attacks started Monday last week with the killing of three person’s, and continued up to Wednesday and Sunday with about 9 persons losing their lives.
The attackers blocked Anyiin, Iorza and Gbeji roads in broad daylight killing more people with impunity and collecting various sums of money from fleeing villagers.
Our Correspondent gathered that the perpetrators have carried out the attacks on daily basis in the last two weeks without interruption from security operatives .
Confirming the attacks while speaking with journalists, Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Benue Command SP Sewuese Anene said the command has deployed personnel to maintain peace in the troubled communities and called on affected people to remain calm.
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