Many Killed As Suspected Herdsmen Attack Communities In Ebonyi

At least fifteen people were killed on Monday evening when suspected herdsmen attacked four villages in Ebonyi State. 

The attack took place in Umuhuali, Nkalaha, Obeagu, Nkalagu, and Amazu in Ishielu Local Government Area of the southeast state, further raising concerns about the country’s security.

Eyewitnesses say the gunmen were shooting sporadically, killing the victims in different areas of the communities. They equally set ablaze motorcycles belonging to residents of the affected communities.

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Governor David Umahi had also visited the affected communities and condemned the attack by the suspected AK-47 wielding gunmen.

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While expressing sadness over the incident, the Ebonyi governor assured the people that the government will do all within its powers to bring the perpetrators to justice. He also called on security operatives to help in fishing out those behind the heinous crime.