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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have killed five villagers in Tse Amen community in Mbapa Council Ward, Gwer West Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred at the weekend when armed herders attacked the community at night.
A local from the area told who didn’t want to be named for fear of victimization, told newsmen on telephone that five bodies were recovered after the attack while many others were still missing.
The local said “The corpses recovered after the attack included three males and two females.”
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When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed the incident.
She however confirmed that four persons were killed during the attack saying “Four dead bodies were recovered.”
Meanwhile, the state Governor, Rev Fr Hyacinth Alia has sympathized with the people of Gwer West LG over the attack which occured on Saturday night.
Alia reiterated his commitment to the security of lives and property of residents and urged “all security heads to ensure those perpetrators are apprehended and brought to book.
He also called on all members of the Benue community to join forces with government and security agencies to rid our forests of evil elements.
