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From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen militia have killed two people in a renewed attack in Kwande Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
The victims were said to have been ambushed on Saturday while returning from Jato-Aka market to Nzaav community in Yaav Council Ward of Turan district.
Our correspondent gathered that the attackers, who were identified as herdsmen, opened fire on the victims and inflicted multiple machete cuts on them.
A former Supervisory Councillor in Kwande LGA, Akerigba Lawrence, said the incident occurred around 4 pm on Saturday, and that the bodies were discovered with deep wounds and lying in pools of blood.
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Lawrence said, “This is disturbing. The bodies were badly wounded. It shows that the attacks by terrorists are still ongoing even after overrunning all the communities except Jato-Aka in Turan land. This is nothing but terrorism.”
Chairman of Kwande LGA, Mr Yarkwan Tersua, confirmed the incident. He described the recurring killings in the area as devastating and alleged a religious undertone to the violence.
He appealed for urgent intervention from the federal government, saying residents are helpless and defenceless in the face of the repeated attacks.
When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer for Benue Command, SP Catherine Anene, said she would investigate and revert with details.
