Four farmers have been reported killed by suspected herdsmen in a fresh attack on Tse- Dzungwe, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The victims include :Draba Dwem, Apaaga Mlanga Terlumun Uke and Samuel Dwem,
Tse- Dzungwe which is located on the banks of River Benue, has been repeatedly attacked by herdsmen with residents just recovering from a recent invasion before the latest raid.
Spokesman for the community Tyovenda Gbumsy told newsmen that herdsmen moved into the area with a hundreds of cattle which destroyed crops belonging to the victims.
Tyovenda who fled to a neighbouring community said the attack was reported to soldiers drafted to the area and they chased the herdsmen away initially.
He said that soon afterwards, the herdsmen regrouped and launched an attack on Tse- Dzungwe.
Police Spokesman in the state Moses Yamu, a DSP said he was yet to be officially informed about the incident
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