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Suspected herdsmen kill seven in Edo

by Adejayan Gbenga Gsong
February 18, 2021
in Metro
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Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen on Thursday, reportedly killed no fewer than seven persons, four of whom were farmers, returning from their farms in Edo State.

It was gathered that the incident occurred at Ugboke, Oshodi, Okokodo, Ariyan and Yoruba camp, in Ovia North-East Local Government Area of the state.

There have been reported influx of herdsmen into Edo State from the neighbouring Ondo State in the last two weeks.

The Edo Police Command spokesman, Chidi Nwabuzor, confirmed the incident and said all efforts were being made to arrest the perpetrators.

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“The State Police Command is aware of the incident that happened within the jurisdiction of Ekhiadolor Divisional Police Command. The DPO and his operatives visited the crime site, evacuated the bodies and moves are on to ensure that place is calm and lives return to normalcy,” he said.

He added that the Command “is carrying out its investigation to effect the arrest of the criminal herdsmen who perpetrated the dastardly acts. The command is bent on using every legal means to fish out the criminals.”

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