Fifty thousand farmers have been displaced from 13 villages in Doma local government area of Nasarawa State, following attacks by gunmen.
The displaced villaged are: Dooshima, Antsa, Dooka, Angwan Yara, Ikyayior, Targema, Tse Tor, Chia, Umurayi, Dooga, Gindan Rail, Ajikamaka and Ankoma.
Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi didvlosed this in a statement by his Chief Press Secretary, Ibrahim Addra.
He said security operatives had commenced investigation to expose the perpetrators.
The internally displaced persons are now taking refuge in Kardoroko in Keana and Agyaragu local government areas.
Sule said: “An attack that does not spare women and children bears the trademark of devilish elements that are bent on truncating the relative peace in the state.
“A thorough investigation by security operatives has since commenced to expose the criminals and punish them according to the laws of the land.
“My condolences and prayers are with families of those who lost their lives.
“I urge them and the rest of our citizens to be assured that this administration will do all within its power to ensure justice, peace and security across the state.”