Suspected herdsmen kill nine farmers in Nasarawa

Suspected herdsmen on Saturday morning killed nine Tiv farmers during an attack on three villages in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State.

Majority of the victims were said to be deeply asleep when the marauding herdsmen surrounded the villages, set houses on fire and opened fire on fleeing villagers. The invasion of the community occurred around 2:00am with the gunmen said to be chanting war songs.

Deputy Chairman of Doma local government, Hon Atukpa Osukunu, who confirmed the incident, claimed herdsmen, who also settled within the area, found one of them dead in the bush and suspected the Tiv community for the death.

It was gathered that most of the victims were children, women and young boys scampering to safety. Nine famers have been reported dead.

Nasarawa Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Ramham Nansel, said the attack was yet to be reported to the Police Command.