The Benue State Police Command, has refuted
media reports that 81 persons were killed by
suspected Fulani Herdsmen between May 30 and
June 20, 2016, in Logo and Ukums Local
government areas of the state, among others.
The statement read: "The attention of the Benue
State Police Command has been drawn to a
publication on page 8 of the a national newspaper
(not Vanguard), dated July 11, 2016, tagged
"Herdmen kill 81 in Benue." The Command wishes
to state that the reports was a gross
misrepresentation of the true facts on ground in the
state.
State Police Command has been drawn to a
publication on page 8 of the a national newspaper
(not Vanguard), dated July 11, 2016, tagged
"Herdmen kill 81 in Benue." The Command wishes
to state that the reports was a gross
misrepresentation of the true facts on ground in the
state.
"For purposes of clarity, the Benue State command
witnessed incidents of herdsmen attacks on some
communities in the state including: Logo and Ukum
LGAs where we recorded 22 deaths between May
30 and June 20, 2016.
"Further breakdown of the incidents and casualties
recorded is enunciated as follows: On 30/5/2016,
Tse Aondo and Tse Ankyou communities in Ukum
LGA were attacked, where seven persons were
killed.
"On 21/6/2016, Vaase community of Ukum LGA
attacked and four persons killed.
"On 17/6/2016, Mbachom community in the Turan
council ward and Tse Gabo village, in the Nenzev
council ward, were attacked and one and six
persons killed respectively.
"On 20/6/2016, Anyiin community was attacked and
four persons killed.
"The total number of deaths recorded during the
period, was 22 persons and not 81 as reported."
Adding, Yamu, said: "Meanwhile, in order to quickly
stem the tide of such incidents in the affected areas
and indeed, other perceived volatile locations in the
state, Mobile Policemen have been fully deployed to
effectively checkmate these excesses.
"The Commissioner of Police Benue State, assures
members of the general public and the good people
of Benue State of her renewed efforts in crime
fighting and appeals to all citizens to remain calm
and report suspicious persons or objects to the
Police.
http://www.vanguardngr.com/2016/07/benue-herdsmen-attacks-we-witnessed-only-22-deaths-not-81-police/
