Herdsmen kill 10 farmers in attack on Delta communities

Elo Edremoda, Warri

Herdsmen have allegedly killed at least 10 farmers in Avwon, Agadama, Ohoror and other communities of Uwheru Kingdom in Ughelli North council area of Delta State, in renewed clashes.

It was gathered that the victims were killed in different locations across the communities on Thursday and Friday.

The Nation learnt that combined search efforts by the community members and military personnel led to the recovery of 10 bodies midday Saturday.

Several residents of the affected areas have reportedly fled their homes for safety in neighbouring towns.

Local sources claimed that Friday’s attack was carried out by suspected armed herdsmen, dressed in military uniform.

Government officials who are natives of the affected communities stated that the herdsmen unleash their onslaught at will.

Speaking on condition of anonymity, the officials noted that the casualty was far more than 10, adding that more missing persons being searched for by security operatives and members of the community, are yet to be found.

“Two nights ago including last night, Fulani herdsmen killed some people as usual in their farm lands. The attacks usually happen in the farms and as we speak, our people cannot go to their farms because the herdsmen have taken over almost all the communities. The communities are comfortably under their control.

“Many of the victims are still in the bushes and other parts of the communities. About ten of them have been recovered while others are still missing. Usually, when they kill, they wait for those that will come for the dead bodies and also kill them. Many of those recovered were burnt beyond recognition,” a source said.

Governor of Delta state, Sen. Ifeanyi Okowa, has condemned the killings. He also called for calm on the part of the communities.

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