Suspected armed herders reportedly invaded Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward, Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State, on Thursday, shooting sporadically and looting shops.
One person was reportedly shot during the attack and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital.
A local source, who identified himself as Elijah, told journalists in a telephone interview on Thursday that some herders stormed the community around 8am, shot sporadically and embarked on a looting spree.
Elijah said, “Our community (Ankpechi), between 8am and 9am today (Thursday), came under heavy attack by Fulani herdsmen. They came in their numbers and shot sporadically, making residents scamper for safety.
“At the same time, the assailants looted provision shops. From what we witnessed, it was as if the provision shops were their main target.”
