Benue State Governor, Mr Samuel Ortom, today confirmed the killing of nine indigenous farmers in a renewed attack on several Agatu communities by armed herdsmen dislodged by security forces on Sunday evening.
The attack lasted for over three hours, according to the Governor, who spoke to journalist shortly after inaugurating a committee on renewable energy.
He added that apart from the lives lost, a number of Agatu villages were burnt to the ground.
Governor Ortom assured the people of Agatu that he is working with the Nasarawa State government to ensure that the security threat is nipped in the bud. (Channels TV)
•Photo shows Governor Ortom.
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