At least two farmers have been killed while some other four were fatally injured around Ndokwa West Local Government in Delta State after some suspected herdsmen attacked farmlands in the community. According to reports, the two dead farmers had been missing since Tuesday when the herdsmen ambushed some farmers in the area.
While explaining the incidence, a member of the community stated that the herdsmen “came into the community a few days ago. So on Tuesday, the community indigenes entered the bush to tell them to leave their community.
“Somehow, the herdsmen got information that the people were coming into the bush and they shot at them.”
While talking to newsmen about the incidence, Public Relation Officer for Police in the state, Mr, Andrew Aniamaka, explained that they got a call from a young woman who was obviously in distress. He said the lady stated that three people were missing.
Mr. Andrew continued, “Earlier on, the people had instructed the herdsmen to leave their community. The herdsmen did not take this lightly and attacked the people.
“The Police, led by the Divisional Police Officer of Kwale Division and members of the community’s vigilance team went into the bush with a view to rescuing the missing persons and apprehending the suspects.
“As we speak, the Police are still combing the bush to rescue him, but apparently the herdsmen have fled the bush.”
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