Governor of Ebonyi State, David Umahi, has urged youths in the state to defend themselves against herdsmen attacks.

The governor acknowledged that herders armed with AK-47s had sent several threat messages informing that they would launch attacks in the state.

The governor therefore urged the people of the state to always be ready to confront them.

“We note that there have been threats from herders with AK-47 sending text messages to Ebonyi State that they are coming to attack us.

“We have resolved as a people to confront anybody, whether he is a herder or criminal that will come into the state with any gun to kill, or anyone that enters the state with the intention to commit assault.

“Protect yourself in all the nooks and crannies of the state; confront anybody that wants to kill our people. If the people want to kill with a stick, look for a stick. Don’t look for security people to come, no sleeping day and night protect yourself.