sorrowful news as Fulani herdsmen kills 10 in Cross River

 pathetic News as Fulani herdsmen kills 10 in Cross River State

No fewer than 10 people have allegedly been killed in by Fulani herdsmen Obio Usiere in Eniong Abatim, Odukapni local government area of Cross River State.

 Although it was earlier reported that two members of the community were killed last week in an attack by the herdsmen, they had discovered that eight more persons were killed.

Information reaching us was that the two people earlier reported were just people whose bodies were recovered immediately as at the time of the first attack.

the Community people laments that they  have lost nothing less than 10 people in this attack by Fulani herdsmen. "They normally come during the dry season to feed their cattle in our area, the same incident occurred two years ago when two people were shot dead, now its 10 people"

 The  women in the community are afraid to go to their farms because news reaching us is that  herdsmen rape them in the bush and no one can help them.The herdsmen succeeds in their crime due to the sophisticated weapon in their possession

the heinous crime has been reported to both Police, DSS and other security agencies and the community members are  calling on Governor Ben Ayade to come to their rescue  because about 3, 500 people are now homeless and have become refugees in their own father's Land

“It’s about a week this incident took place. It is true that some police men were sent there but the inadequacy in logistics is a big challenge. This is also  what is happening in Enugu, Delta, Benue.

Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Irene Ugbo, confirmed the attack, but said only one person was killed.

She said policemen have been been drafted to the area and normalcy has been restored.

“Our men are on ground 24 hours and we are not aware of any other killing. The rise in the death toll has not been reported to us as I speak with you, and we are not leaving the place,” she said.