The Benue State Police Command have said that contrary to reports, 22 persons and not 81 were killed during the recent Fulani Herdsmen attack in some communities in Benue.

The clarification was made through a press release issued by the Benue State Police Command. The press release stated that the reports were a gross misinterpretation of the true facts.

“The attention of the Benue State Police Command has been drawn to a publication on page 8 of The Sun Newspaper, dated Monday July, 11, 2016, tagged ” Herdsmen kill 81 in Benue”. The Command wishes to state that the reports was a gross misrepresentation of the true facts on the ground in the state,” the statement read.

The statement also named the LGAs where the attacks took place, namely- Logo and Ukum LGAs.

Using the opportunity, the Benue Police Command also informed the public that renewed efforts to fight such crimes are being taken and mobile policemen have been deployed to affected communities.

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