ABUJA — Suspected armed herdsmen and bandits, yesterday, reportedly murdered no fewer than 15 people in some local government areas of Benue, Zamfara, Kebbi and Nasarawa states, just as bandits kidnapped many in the resumed spate of killings and kidnappings across the country.
Kidnappers were also on the loose in Lagos State as three people were abducted in Ago Palace and Isheri areas of the state, yesterday.In Benue State, suspected armed herdsmen reportedly murdered no fewer than nine persons in a twin attack on Ayilamo and Mbachohon communities in Logo and Gwer West Local Government Areas of the state.
“From there, they headed to Ayilamo town and on entering the town, they shot and killed another three persons on the spot. A source in the area disclosed that among those feared dead, whose remains had not been seen, included Joe Igba, Nyali Akula, Donald Tarvihi and Tyozenda Orkoho.Condemning the spate of attacks, Governor Hyacinth Alia assured that he will not rest until an end was brought to the killings in the state.
“The governor who lamented cases of alleged herdsmen attacks on Benue communities leading to loss of lives and property said he will not rest until such barbaric acts are curtailed. While Angbas reportedly tragically succumbed to his injuries, the motorcycle rider, identified as Mikailu Dahiru, was rushed to a nearby medical facility, where he is currently receiving treatment for the severe wounds sustained from the attack.
During the attack, it was gathered that the district head of the community, his eight-year-old daughter and about 10 others were also abducted by the gunmen. Spokesman of the Kebbi Police Command, SP Nafiu Abubakar, in a statement, said the Commissioner of Police, CP Chris Wane had since mobilised men to the crime scene for an on-the-spot assessmen.
Though he managed to escape from the scene with his car, his abductors succeeded in shooting him in the leg and whisking his brother away. The victim, while narrating his ordeal, revealed that he was returning from a store where he “went to purchase a chain for his dog when he was cornered by some young men who abducted him to an unknown destination.”
Amongst security safety measures in the leaflets included advice to residents of the area to always return early to their respective homes and be vigilant in their surroundings.