Residents of Abraka, Ethiope East Local Government Area of Delta State, have been thrown into panic following the killing of four farmers by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the town.
It was gathered that farmers were shot dead after being waylaid by six gunmen around Reserve Road while returning home from their Abacha camp farms at about 7.30pm on Tuesday.
The victims include a 27-year-old man, Kennedy Ukuwanorvwe, two women and a young girl, whose identities are yet to be confirmed.
Three other persons who also went to their farms were also said to have gone missing.
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Speaking on the incident, an unnamed community leader, said, “Four persons were shot dead on their way from their farms on Tuesday evening by Fulani herdsmen. We recovered two corpses on Tuesday night and two more this morning (Wednesday).
“Reports say some farmers are still missing but we can’t confirm whether they are alive or dead. We are still searching for them.”
There has reportedly been a battle between Fulani herdsmen and farmers in the area, resulting in clashes that claimed lives.
However, the area witnessed relative peace during the elections, until Tuesday’s attack.