Fresh violence in Benue community leaves one dead

At least one person has been killed in
renewed violence that broke today in
Ogwumogo Community in Agatu Local
Government Area of Benue state.

A reliable source informed DailyPost
Wednesday night that one Adamu Adio in
his mid-fifties, was murdered by some
armed Fulani invaders earlier in the day.

Adio was a farmer and Seriki Muslim (the
Head of Islam faithful) in the community,
The residents are reportedly in
fear, even as they await the
arrival of security operatives.
Our source said the people are now living
in fear of a midnight attack.

“We are ready to defend ourselves.
Nobody will sleep tonight in this
community,” an indigene said.
DailyPost could not reach the Benue
Police PRO as at press time.

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