A driver identified as Osesa was killed while many were injured as suspected Fulani Herdsmen, again, invaded Sobe Community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
A source in the community who preferred anonymity, said the herdsmen invaded the deceased house in the evening and opened fire on him and everyone in sight.
The source said, “The herdsmen invaded the community, killing Osesa in his house and injuring many others.
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“The herdsmen later left Omesa’s resident and moved closer to St Thomas Moore Primary School where they also kidnapped some persons.
“The rate of killing by the Fulani hersdmen in Sobe community in Owan West Local Government has become too many,” he added
A resident stated that the people approached a police checkpoint close to the scene of the attack but they did not do offer any help.
He added, “When the attack happened, most people in the community went to the mobile police at a nearby check point and they refused to help.
“Even the new police divisional headquarters created in the community, housing more than 30 policemen have no impact because they have done nothing to halt the attacks on the community.
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“We call on Governor Godwin Obaseki as the chief security officer of the state, to liease with the Federal Government so that a mini barracks can be created in the community before the community turns into a grave yard,” the resident added.
This is the seventh attack on the community with five people losing their lives in the last three attacks. A boy kidnapped the last the killer herders struck, is yet to be rescued.
When contacted, the Edo State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the command is not aware of the attack.