BREAKING NEWS!.... more than 47 die in Taraba, Benue fresh violence

No fewer than 47 people have been killed in fresh violence in Taraba
and Benue states.
Many other people were also injured in the attack.
In Taraba State, 27 were killed a fresh violence at Nwonko village in
Wukari Local Government Area of the state, while 20 were killed in
Benue State.
Our correspondent gathered the attack began at the early hours of the
day leading to destruction of farmlands and other property worth
several millions of naira.
The member representing Wukari Constituency in the state House of
Assembly, Daniel Gani, said most of the victims were women and
children.
He said "At the beginning, we thought the attackers were Boko Haram
insurgents from Maiduguri because of their large numbers. But we
discovered later that they were Fulani herdsmen."
The police spokesperson, Mr. Joseph Kwaji, confirmed the incident, but
said nine people were killed.
Also, gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen invaded Anyiin in Logo
Local Government Area of Benue State and killed 20 persons.
A resident, who identified himself as Kume, said 20 bodies were
counted after the attack.
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But the local government chairman, Mr. Kester Kyenge, said that 15
bodies were seen of the time of the last count.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Mr. John Bako,
confirmed the attack, but said five bodies had been discovered so far
while a search is ongoing for the others.
A lawyer and activist, Sonia Ajoko, condemned the attack and urged the
state government to assist the injured victims.
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