Over 30 persons are feared dead and many more missing following a joint attack on Ayati community in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to sources in the area, the attack was carried out by a combined force of armed herdsmen and local bandits, who descended upon the unsuspecting community on Friday.
The sources revealed that the number of casualties could be much higher, as many residents are still unaccounted for, while others fled the area in fear for their lives.
The Benue State Command of the Nigeria Police has confirmed the attack.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Sewuese Anene, acknowledged that police personnel are on the ground, but she has yet to receive a briefing on the matter.
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