Suspected herdsmen have reportedly attacked the Anwule community in Oglewu, Ohimini Local Government Area, Benue State.
Naijaonpoint learnt that the attack resulted in the death of several villagers, while many others remain missing.
According to Daily Post, the attackers targeted farmers while they were working in their fields, killing several with machetes and other weapons.
The assault has forced residents to flee their homes, seeking refuge in neighbouring communities.
Meanwhile, tension recently gripped Anyiin community in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday evening after unidentified gunmen opened fire on the convoy of the member representing Logo State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly, Prince Shimapever Jiji.
Naijaonpoint understands that the attack, which occurred while the lawmaker was returning from a condolence visit, claimed the life of a former Councillor of Tombu Ward, identified as Tsebee, who was shot dead on the spot.
A community source, who pleaded anonymity for security reasons, told Daily Post that the legislator had earlier visited Tombu Council Ward to sympathise with families who lost loved ones in an earlier assault last Thursday that left three people dead.
According to the source, the legislator’s convoy came under heavy gunfire while returning from the visit.
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