A late-night attack on Obegu, Egedege and Omagu Communities in Ishelu Local Government Area of Ebonyi by Fulani herders has resulted in the death of over ten persons.
Community sources told StandardObservers that ten bodies were recovered this morning while over two persons are missing.
A priest of a Methodist church in the area was among those killed during the attack.
Attacks by herders have also spiked in parts of neighbouring Enugu state of recent, with residents either waiting to be killed or fighting back.
Locals said the attack on Obegu and other communities lasted for over five hours. They said that all calls for help from security agents were not responded to.
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It was also gathered that operatives of the Eastern Security Network arrived the area late when the herders had fled.
When contacted, the Public Relations Officer of the State Command, Liveth Idaho also confirmed the attack but promised to get back with more information.
Chairman of the local government, Sunday Eze also confirmed the incident.
