Governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has given Fulani herdsmen in
Tombo-Mbalagh, Buruku local government area of the state, a two-day ultimatum
to leave the area.
Ortom gave
the order when he visited the community, to ascertain the damage herdsmen
inflicted on them.
His visit
to the place on Monday, followed attacks by the herdsmen, which resulted in the
deaths of some farmers, over the weekend.
Eight
bodies were reportedly recovered, while three persons are still missing,
according to Justina Sorkaa, sole administrator for the council area.
Ortom said
he had directed security agencies, as a matter of urgency, to lead herdsmen out
of the area, for peace to reign.
The governor
also challenged the Federal Government to show more commitment and speak out
against violent herdsmen attacks across the country, with particular reference
to Benue and Southern Kaduna in Kaduna State.
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