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Some suspected herdsmen have reportedly killed four farmers in a fresh attack on Tse- Dzungwe, Logo Local Government area of Benue State.

The victims have been identified as Terlumun Uke, Samuel Dwem, Draba Dwem, and Apaaga Mlanga.

Tse- Dzungwe, which is located on the banks of River Benue, has been repeatedly attacked by herdsmen with residents just recovering from a recent invasion before the latest onslaught.

Tyovenda Gbumsy, the spokesman for the community, told newsmen that herdsmen moved into the area with hundreds of cattle which destroyed crops.

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Tyovenda, who fled to a neighbouring community, continued: “the invasion was reported to soldiers drafted to the state and they chased the herdsmen away.

“Soon afterward, the herdsmen regrouped and launched an attack on our community,” he stated.

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