FOUR REPORTEDLY KILLED, EIGHT INJURED IN FRESH BENUE COMMUNITY ATTACK
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
At least four persons, including a clergyman, have reportedly been killed in an attack by suspected armed herders on Abeda Shitile community in Gaambe-Tiev Ward, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Eight others were also reportedly injured in the attack, which occurred on Tuesday.
A resident of the community, who identified himself simply as Andy, said the attackers invaded the area at about 5 p.m. while traders and other residents were preparing to leave the market.
He said the attack began with heavy gunfire, forcing residents to flee in different directions for safety.
“The attack, suspected to have been carried out by armed herders, started around 5pm when traders and other residents were preparing to leave the market. Suddenly, we heard heavy gunshots, and people began running in different directions to escape.
“The gunmen operated for more than two hours, leaving residents scampering for safety as sporadic gunshots echoed across the community,” he said.
Andy described the incident as terrifying, adding that the attackers moved from one location to another, shooting indiscriminately.
He identified the four persons reportedly killed as Msoo Chan, Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo, Suurshater Iornumbe and Dodo Shingir.
The resident said the bodies had been recovered and deposited at a morgue in the area, while the injured victims were receiving treatment at a health facility.
He identified the injured persons as Kumater Awua, Miracle Gangera, Tsetim Terungwa, Iortyom Helen, Seember Aondongu, Kofi Aondosoo, Chuku Okoro and Orker Iortyom.
However, the Police Public Relations Officer in Benue State, DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed three deaths and two injuries.
He said five people were initially injured during the attack, but three died while being taken to the hospital.
“Five people were injured during the attack, but when they were being taken to hospital, three of them died while the two others are receiving treatment at the hospital,” he said.
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