The attacks by suspected Fulani herdsmen assumed a frightening dimension with the recent killing of a young soldier, who hails from Enugu State.
He was reportedly been killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen in Benue State and his penis chopped off after killing him.
A post shared by his friend on Facebook in tribute to the soldier whose identity could not be ascertained reads: “We were all happy when they posted you to Benue State, instead of the north 2years ago. Little did we know that this Benue State will cause the Fulani herdsmen to rain fire on you and cutting your private part. My friend I still can’t believe this news since yesterday I still can’t believe after the celebrating on your POP 2years back I will be writing this so soon. May your soul rest in peace nwa 042.”
The herdsmen attack in the state has continued abated with hundreds of lives lost since the crisis began late last year.
It would be recalled that on January 11, the Benue government held mass burial for 71 victims of the herdsmen crisis.
