Suspected herdsmen on Wednesday attacked Amofia, Affa in Udi Local Government Area of Enugu State, killing a woman, Mrs Paulina Agadife.
The President General of Amofia Affa, Mr Johnson Okolo disclosed this, Vanguard reported.
He disclosed that the herdsmen also kidnapped and whisked away the Catechist of the area, Mr Patrick Okeh.
Okolo said that herdsmen have demanded N5 million to effect the Cathecist’s release.
He further disclosed that Wednesday’s attack was the fifth time that the herdsmen were attacking the community.
Okolo said, “On February 13, 2019, some herdsmen attacked our people at the Technical Secondary School, Amofia Affa. Mrs Paulina Agadife died instantly.
“The names of those injured included Mrs Juliana Oko and Mrs Eneko Amadi.
“This is the fifth time the herdsmen are attacking us at the same spot.
“Already, the Divisional Police Officer in charge of the 9th Mile Corner has visited the scene of the incident
“The herdsmen are demanding N5 million ransom for the release of Mr Okeh,” he said.
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