Top killings that fizzled out after media frenzy Mass killings of Nigerians have shattered several families. Mass killing and deaths of more than 20 people in one incident, occurred 104 times between 2020 and 2022 according to the Nigerian security tracker. While this incident continues despite the successes of the troops, Daily Trust Saturday […]
A report by the Nigeria Security Tracker (NST) has stated that about 3,895 Nigerians were killed in 104 attacks between 2020 and 2022 under the President Muhammadu Buhari-led administration across the country.
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Published 1 June 2021
THE Ebonyi State Government said on Monday that those who invaded and attacked communities bordering Ebonyi and Benue States on Sunday morning were Fulani herdsmen.
Recall that there was an attack in Ndiobasi and Obakotara communities in the Ado Local Government Area of Benue State, which shares boundary with Ohaukwu, Ebonyi and Izzi LGAs of Ebonyi State, in the early hours of Sunday.
The PUNCH reports that the inhabitants of the affected communities are mostly natives from Ebonyi and Izzi LGAs of Ebonyi State.
Reacting to the development on Sunday evening, the state government confirmed the incident, adding that houses were equally burnt in the attack.