Suspected armed herders have killed four people and injured several others in Abaashwa, a hamlet in Mbaasar, Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attack occurred at about 11 p.m. on Monday and lasted for about an hour, according to Abraham Kyambe, a resident who shared details of the incident with journalists.
Mr Kyambe said the attackers killed four residents, identified as Emberga Akombu, Terver Pool, Emberga Tersoo and Pool Tersoo.
He added that James Agir, Bunde Pool, Akombu Jeremiah and another resident sustained injuries and were receiving treatment at the General Hospital in Gbajimba.
According to Mr Kyambe, residents believe the attack may have been linked to the recent arrest of an armed herder in the community. However, there is no official confirmation of such a connection.
