BREAKING: Many Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Community, Location Announced

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Ishielu LGA, Ebonyi state - Suspected herdsmen have killed many people and destroyed houses in Amegu Nkalaha Community, Ishielu local government area of Ebonyi State.

It was gathered that the tragic incident occurred after the gunmen attacked the community on Sunday, February 2, 2025.

The Chairman of Ishielu LGA, Mrs. Ifeoma Agwu said evacuation of dead bodies was still ongoing and they were being deposited at the mortuary.

According to Leadership, Agwu said the causality figure is yet to be ascertained.

“We are taking the victims’ bodies to the mortuary right now. I cannot talk much about it now. We will give more details later”

A member of the community, Prof Ndubuisi Idenyi, said the herdsmen attacked the community in the early hours of Sunday, February 2.

Idenyi said an unconfirmed number of people were killed and injured as well as burning down of houses.

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“I don’t have the number of casualties right now. We are still tracking and bringing out the dead bodies especially those killed in the farms,”

Another source said residents have been living in fear since the killing of some cows by members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the forest.

The source disclosed that stakeholders made several efforts to prevent the herdsmen invasion but the herdsmen invaded the community and unleashed mayhem on the people.

“We did not kill their cows. They were killed by members of the Eastern Security Network (ESN) in the forest.”

According to the source, a Pastor of a Pentecostal church and an evangelist were among those killed in the attack.

Legit.ng also reported that armed bandits suspected to be herdsmen attacked the Yaav and Mbakyol council wards in Benue state on 2024 Christmas Day, killing over 12 people and abducting seven children.

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Despite ongoing security challenges, residents have called for government intervention and improved security to enable them to return to their homes.

13 killed as suspected herdsmen attack Benue settlement

Meanwhile, Legit.ng reported that suspected herdsmen launched a deadly attack on the Azege settlement in Benue State, killing thirteen people and causing widespread destruction of farmlands.

The incident, confirmed by Hon. Benjamin Uzenda, involved heavily armed assailants who targeted residents early Sunday morning, November 24, 2024.

As the community grapples with the aftermath, security agencies are intensifying efforts to bring the perpetrators to justice and ensure the safety of the area.

Source: Legit.ng