Benue attack: 22 bodies recovered from Ukum communities — Lawmaker

A subordinate of the House of Representatives, representing the Logo-Ukum-Katsina Ala Federal Constituency, Solomon Wombo, has disclosed that 22 bodies person truthful acold been recovered pursuing an onslaught connected Mbaterem communities successful Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.

The onslaught occurred astatine astir 5 americium connected Sunday erstwhile equipped herdsmen reportedly invaded Ayaba, Ukpen, Bom, Abaoajio and Yina communities, sidesplitting respective residents and injuring others.

Wombo, successful a statement, described the killings arsenic inhuman, unjustifiable and unacceptable, portion condemning the unit against the affected communities.

The lawmaker called connected applicable authorities to place and apprehension those down the onslaught and guarantee that they look justice.

He besides appealed to residents to stay calm, vigilant and law-abiding, urging them not to prosecute successful retaliatory attacks.

According to him, resorting to reprisal unit would lone effect successful much deaths and worsen the rhythm of bloodshed.

“We indispensable prosecute justness done lawful and morganatic means,” helium advised.

Wombo expressed his condolenc...