Lucky Obukohwo ReportingÂ
Three people were killed and dozen injured as Fulani herdsmen launched an attack on farmers in Sobe Community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State.
Truth Live News learnt that the deceased, a pastor and two of his workers met their untimely death in the hands of the herders.
A source who does not want his name on print said that this is the fifth time the community is being attacked since January when the killer herders launched their attack on the community.
” The people of Sobe community in Owan West Local Government Area of Edo State have suffered another attack today (4/3/2023) following the renewed hostility of Fulani herdsmen in the area.
“A pastor and two of his workers were killed while they were working in their farm land around Eti Oseh Road, which links to Saboginda Ora.
“Effort of the Edo State Security Network to rescue the victims before they died proved abortive as the herdsmen numbering 40 open fire on the rescue team and most of them escaped with various degree of bullet injuries.
“We call on Edo State governor led by Governor Godwin Obaseki and Edo State Commissioner of Police and her sister agencies to beef up security in Sobe community.
“This is the fifth time Sobe will be suffering deadly attacks from fulani herdsmen this year.
” Most people living in the suburbs of the community have since left their homes while most farmers have relocated from the community,” the source said.
When contacted, the Spokesperson of the Edo State Police Command, SP Chidi Nwabuzor, said the report of the attack was yet to get to the Command, assuring that efforts will be made to reach the DPO of the area for confirmation.