One injured as herders attack Benue community and loot shops
Residents of Ankpechi community in Benue State faced chaos when suspected armed herders invaded, shooting and looting shops. Gabriel Adole, Chairman of Ohimini LGA, confirmed that one person was shot and is now receiving treatment. The attack caused panic as residents fled for safety while the assailants targeted provision shops. The incident follows a series of violent events in the region, raising concerns about ongoing security challenges.
What happened
- Suspected herders stormed Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, Ohimini LGA, shooting sporadically and looting shops.
- Gabriel Adole confirmed that one person was shot and is receiving medical treatment.
- The attack occurred between 8am and 9am, causing residents to flee as shops were burgled.
- The incident happened shortly after similar attacks in Otukpo-Nobi and Ondo communities, which resulted in several deaths.
- There are claims that the attacks may be reprisals linked to the killing of Ardo Risku Mohammed, but the state secretary of MACBAN, Ibrahim Galma, denied involvement of the association’s members.
