Nigeria, July 12 -- Gov. Hyacinth Alia has condemned the deadly attacks on Akpachi Village and Otukpo-Nobi communities in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.

Alia in a statement issued on Sunday in Makurdi by his Chief Press Secretary, Mr Tersoo Kula, described the attacks as a barbaric assault on human life and the peace of the state.

According to the governor, the attackers invaded Akpachi Village in Akpa, Otukpo LGA between 3:00 a.m. and 4:00 a.m. while residents were asleep.

He stated that scores of people were killed, while many others sustained varying degrees of injuries.

Alia expressed sadness that the attacks occurred despite the government's ongoing collaboration with traditional rulers and security agencies to enthr...