Gunmen suspected to be herders have killed six farmers in a Tiv settlement in Keana Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
President, Tiv Development Association (TIDA) Nasarawa State, Comrade Peter Ahemba, who confirmed the incident, told newsmen the gunmen invaded Tse-Jimin village, Aloshi kingdom of Keana LGA at about 9:45pm Friday.
Ahemba said those killed include Batholomi Yahaya, Mnena Gideon, Ityokugh Yakubu, Timothy Aye, Ababi Tsavbee and Blessing Oliver.
“My call on the government of Nasarawa State is to strengthen the security of lives and properties of the citizens including that of the Tiv people of Nasarawa State; this attack is unprovoked,” he said.
The Police Public Relations Officer, Nasarawa State Command, ASP Nansel Ranham, was unreachable as at the time this report was filed.