Armed Herders Invade Benue Community, Shoot Resident, Loot Food Stores

• Suspected armed herders invaded Ankpechi community in Benue, shooting one resident and forcing villagers to flee.
• The attackers looted provision stores, making away with food items and other goods after the assault.
• Ohimini council chairman said the injured victim is receiving treatment, while residents identified the attackers as armed herders.

Suspected armed herders on Thursday invaded Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward of Ohimini Local Government Area, Benue State, shooting at residents and looting food items from several provision stores.

The attack, which occurred between 8 a.m. and 9 a.m. along the Otukpo–Oweto–Abuja Road, triggered panic as traders, customers and other residents fled the community to escape the gunfire.

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Confirming the incident, Chairman of Ohimini Local Government Area, Gabriel Adole, identified the attackers as suspected armed herders.

According to him, the gunmen opened fire indiscriminately on arrival, injuring one resident before breaking into shops and making away with food items and other goods.

“They came to Ankpechi community in Oglewu Ward shooting sporadically. They shot one person, forcing residents to scamper for safety. They burgled shops and carted away goods, particularly food items,” Adole said.

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He noted that the nature of the attack suggested the assailants were operating close to surrounding communities and resorted to forcefully taking food supplies from residents.

Adole disclosed that the injured victim had been taken to hospital for treatment and expressed optimism that he would recover.