No fewer than eight persons were feared dead Saturday following fresh armed herdsmen attacks on Ogwumogbo, Ikpele and Ejima communities in Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State.

The attack, which also left several others missing and many displaced from their homes occurred Saturday afternoon between 12 noon and 4pm.

This latest incident came about at the weekend after a similar attack on Agatu communities which claimed the lives of three security personnel and several others.

Like in recent cases, the armed herders were reported to have invaded the communities from neighbouring Nasarawa State.

The lawmaker representing Agatu State Constituency, Mr. Godwin Edoh who confirmed the development on Sunday, lamented that several of Agatu communities and villages had been sacked in the last few weeks by the marauders.

He regretted that thousands of his constituents had been displaced from their homes and villages and were left roaring from one place to another for safety.

According to the lawmaker, “the herdsmen came again on Saturday and three communities, including Ogwumogbo, Ikpele and Ejima were attacked and sacked.

“Eight persons lost their lives in that attack; others sustained injuries and several persons are also missing.

“Despite all our efforts, the killings have persisted. No one is coming to our aid and the government seems quiet. I do not understand this.”

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer, Superintendent, SP, Catherine Anene said, “I do not have this report.”