Fulani Herdsmen Attack Benue Community, Rape District Head's Wife And 2 Others

Nicolekaima March 06, 2020 Benue Community, Fulani herdsmen Attack,

In the wee hours of Thursday, suspected Fulani herdsmen attacked the Mbanyiar community in the Guma
Local Government Area of Benue State, wreaking havoc and raping three women including the district head’s wife.

According to an indigene of the community, who simply identified himself as Terka, the herdsmen headed straight to the residence of the community head and attacked the household.

The herdsmen reportedly tortured and raped the traditional ruler’s wife and two of his in-laws and also destroyed crops stored in the barn.

Confirming the attack on his household and community, Tyoor Chado, the traditional ruler said the herdsmen numbering 11 attacked his residence in the early hours of the morning, around 2 am to be precise.

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In his report, he disclosed that his wife and two of his in - laws were tortured and raped by the marauding herdsmen who also destroyed his farm.

Here's what he said;
“Since the incident happened, I have not seen my wife and the two other in -laws, but the Livestock Guards who have gone to the area told me they were tortured, raped but were not killed.

“I have reported the matter to the police and sent vehicle to go and convey them back to Daudu where I am now taking refuge.”

He also revealed that the herdsmen used cassava, melon and yam from his barn to feed their animals.

When the Police Public Relations Officer, Benue State Command, Catherine Anene was contacted, he said he had not been briefed about the attack and the assault on the community.