BREAKING: Herdsmen strike in Benue, kill 2 Catholic priests ,17 others

Suspected herdsmen, this morning attacked Ayar Mbalom village in Gwer East local Government Area of Benue State, killing 19 persons and burning down over 35 houses.

Among those killed are two Catholic priest, Rev Fathers Gor Joseph and Fr.Felix Tyolaha.Confirming this killings,Rev Fr Moses Iorapuu, Director of Communications Makurdi Diocese disclosed that the priests where brutally murdered in the parish.

He said,

Fathers Joseph Gor and Felix Tyolaha have been confirmed dead in the deadly attack by herdsmen early today on Mbalom village of St. Ignatius Quasi Parish Ukpor-Mbalom. In their classic style they burn down homes, destroy food items and kill. The police seem to know nothing of the attacks which have been going on in other villages within Benue State since the Anti Open Grazing Law came into effect last year. Many people are asking why the r a year. The diocese has been active in providing relief materials including education and skills acquisition lessons. To go for the priests means total destruction of everything we stand for and believe in!Fr. Moses IORAPUU Director of Communications Catholic Diocese of Makurdi.

The attackers also sacked the entire village.