Pastor and one other k!lled, two women r@ped as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities

Two people, including a pastor, were k!lled in renewed attacks on communities in Apa Local Government Area, Benue State.  The incident occurred in Edikwu GIcho, Ole-Gijamu, and Ukpogo on Sunday when suspected armed herders reportedly invaded the communities. Residents, who spoke to Punch on condition of anonymity, said a pastor returning from church was among those k!lled during the ambush. They also alleged that two women were r@ped during the attacks and were rushed to a hospital, where they are currently receiving treatment. It was gathered that youths in Oiji mobilised quickly and successfully repelled the attackers, preventing further casualties. Confirming the attacks on Monday, the Chairman of Apa LGA, Adams Ocheiga, said the victims were ambushed and k!lled at Edikwu Ward 11. Two people were ambushed and k!lled at Edikwu Ward 11 yesterday, while Oiji was attacked this morning but repelled immediately by vigilant youths, he said.  The post Pastor and one other k!lled, two women r@ped as suspected herdsmen attack Benue communities appeared first on Linda Ikeji Blog.