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2 months ago
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Herdsmen unleash mayhem in Edo community, kill one, scores injured
Armed men suspected to be herders have allegedly unleashed mayhem in the small farming community of Ukhun community in Esan West Local Council of Edo State.
The Guardian learnt that one person was killed in the attack, while several others reportedly sustained injuries.
Witnesses said the attack came at the heels of a similar attack in Okpekpe, Etsako East Local Council, which resulted in the death of two farmers.
According to them, the latest incident highlights the upsurge of crime in Edo, despite the government’s efforts at curbing the menace of killer herders and kidnappers.
A viral video on social media captured the trauma of the heart-rending weeping and wailing of the helpless locals, who passionately pleaded with the police and the state government to come to their rescue.
In the video, an unidentified narrator wailed: ”Situation report, situation report. This is Ukhun Community in Esan West Local Government Area of Edo State. We are under attack. Ukhun Kingdom is under attack.
https://guardian.ng/news/nigeria/metro/herdsmen-unleash-mayhem-in-edo-community-kill-one-scores-injured
