Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) don respond to distress call after suspected armed herders attack Chikor community for Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Di attack happen on May 30, when troops wey dey Ayilamo move go di scene after dem receive report of di attack.
According to sources, di attackers reportedly invade di community and open fire on residents, killing one person and injuring anoda before dem flee di area.
Di sources say troops, on arrival, confirm di casualty figures and immediately evacuate di injured victim go Ayin General Hospital, where he dey receive medical attention now.
Dem further disclose say di remains of di deceased be released to di family for burial according to local customs.
Security personnel don since intensify patrols and maintain strong presence for di general area to prevent anoda attacks and restore calm.
Di sources add say efforts dey ongoing to track down di fleeing suspects and curb further security breaches inside di affected communities.
Residents be urged to remain vigilant and support security agencies with timely and credible information wey fit assist ongoing operations for di area.
Operation Whirl Stroke reaffirm its commitment to ensuring peace and security across Benue State and surrounding operational areas.
For anoda separate incident, suspected armed militia members don attack Mbasa community for Utange Council Ward of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving one person dead and several homes destroyed by fire.
Di attack happen on June 4, as security personnel immediately move go di area but find say di attackers don escape before dem arrive.
An initial assessment wey dem conduct after di incident indicate say one resident lose im life during di attack, while plenty houses be razed by di assailants.
Di remains of di victim later be taken away by relatives for burial according to local traditions.
Military authorities state say efforts dey underway to identify and apprehend those behind di attack.
Dem add say security don be strengthened for di area to forestall further incidents and restore confidence among residents.
