Over 10,000 persons are said to been displaced following Sunday’s invasion of Ekwo-Okpachanyi village in Agatu local government of Benue State by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
The State Commissioner for Works/Transport Mr. John Ngbede who is also an indigene of Agatu disclosed this to newsmen yesterday in his office; stating that more than 13 communities have been sacked.
He added that many people have fled the area while several others are now taking refuge in neighboring Ojantele and Ugboko villages in Apa LGA.
Mr. Ngbede who lamented over the attack on his people, maintained that they have never had any misunderstanding with the Fulani people and wondered what could have caused the recent attack.
Commenting on allegation by the Secretary of Miyetti Allah Garos Gololo that the Fulani herdsmen carried out the attack as a reprisal for their over 550 missing cows, he denied the claims as false and mischievous.
“Our people are not thieves. We did not steal their cow”, Ngbede said.
He appreciated the prompt response of the State government in sending relief materials to the displaced persons and also urged National Emergency Relief Management Agency, NEMA to come to the aid of the people with materials to alleviate their sufferings.
The Works Commissioner also called for deployment of more security operatives in the area to avert any further attacks. SCAN NEWS.
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