Again Fulani Militia Invade Governor Gabriel Suswam‘s Home, Kill Six

Suspected Fulani militia, Thursday evening invaded Governor Gabriel ‘s home town at Anyii, leaving six persons dead.

The Militia numbering over 100 also attacked Chembe, Ifer and Tse Gundu, Anawah settlement at Ukemberaga/Tswarev ward of Logo local government area, a source tells newsmen.

“They came in two groups numbering over hundred; one of the groups came through Ikapa-Tse Gundu road to attack Chembe village while the other group emerged from a far route and bursting out at Achive compound.”, he said.

”At Achive, they mounted a road block along Anyiin-Wukari road shooting sporadically, forcing the people who had returned to their homes after fleeing previous attacks to scamper into the bush for safety.
”The attackers carried out the operation for several hours killing about six people without molestation despite the supposed presence of security operatives in the area.”

Confirming the attacks, the Senior Special Assistant to the state Governor on Media, Chief Anawah Joseph who hails from one of the affected communities said two bodies had so far been recovered from his community.
When contacted, the State Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, Superintendent Dan Ezeala said the incident was not a Fulani attack but robbery.

“It was discovered that there was no destruction of property, which clearly indicated that it was not a Fulani attack but robbery incident.”