By Sunday Ogli, Makurdi
Suspected armed Fulani herdsmen on Tuesday invaded Egwuma community in Agatu Local Government Area and killed two soldiers and six inhabitants of the community.
The herders who were said to have entered Egwuma from Kogi State snatched four guns from the soldiers and ran away.
The entire community is said to be deserted as residents have fled to neighbouring communities to seek refuge.
Confirming the incident on phone on Wednesday, the Caretaker Chairman of Agatu LGA, Hon Philip Ebenyakwu, said “Yes, there was serious attack in Egwuma yesterday (Tuesday) and we lost about six lives and two soldiers.
“The incident happened around after 5:00pm. They were coming from Kogi state because we have boundary with them from Egwuma axis. They crossed in from Kogi state, took the soldiers by surprise and began to shoot sporadically.
“They killed six persons with two soldiers and took their guns and ran away. We also have other casualties.
“We have contacted security in that regard and the soldiers are mobilizing; the Navy, Air Force Commandant, the Commissioner of Police and the Chief Security Aides to the Benue state Governor, to get to the area”, he added.