Report reaching Viewpoint Nigeria has it that Tamgborong village in Bum Ward, Riyom Local Government Area with Irigwe aborigines was attacked on Monday 17th June, 2019.

The attack took place between 11am and 12:00 noon. Over 300 alleged herdsmen invaded the village of Tamgborong shooting sporadically, mowing crops and burning houses.

Men of the vigilante group in the community who tried to resist the attackers were said to be overpowered.

The attackers burnt down the entire village as no house was left including the government clinic situated in the hamlet.

At the time of filing this report the number of casualties are yet to be ascertained.

Unconfirmed report said a personnel of the Nigerian Army lost his life in the gun battle with the assailants.

Below are pictures of the attacks. Viewers discretion is advised please.

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