HERDSMEN ATTACK: “Over 310 People Killed In My Domain” – Benue Monarch

Projection so far shows at least 310 persons were allegedly killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen with 13 persons injured in 39 separate attacks between February 2011 and April 2, 2019, in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to Todayng, the traditional ruler in charge of Gwer West Local Government Area, Ter Tyoshin II, His Royal Highness, Chief Daniel Abomtse, disclosed this on Tuesday while hosting the State Working Committee of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Benue State council in his palace at Naka.

In his lamentations, Chief Daniel said: “Over 310 people have been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in my domain from February 8, 2011, to April 2, 2019. Within the same period, 13 persons were also injured in 39 attacks in my domain by the invading herdsmen.”