Gunmen kill 7 in Benue community

Gunmen have reportedly killed seven persons in three communities of Logo Local Government Area in Benue State. The separate attacks, our correspondent gathered, were allegedly carried out by heavily armed men on Sunday in Mchia, Arufu and Chembe villages of Logo Local Government Area. A community leader in the area, Chief Joseph Anawa, said the […]

Gunmen have reportedly killed seven persons in three communities of Logo Local Government Area in Benue State.

The separate attacks, our correspondent gathered, were allegedly carried out by heavily armed men on Sunday in Mchia, Arufu and Chembe villages of Logo Local Government Area.

A community leader in the area, Chief Joseph Anawa, said the killing at Mchia took place in the morning and that some bodies had been recovered while some persons were still missing.

Anawa added that the second attack happened in the night between Arufu and Chembe villages, adding that the gunmen shot at a commercial vehicle heading to Iorza where the passengers suffered various injuries and are now in hospital at Anyiin.

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Council chairman of Logo LGA, Rev. Adagbe Jonathan, confirmed the attacks to journalists in Makurdi, saying that seven bodies have so far been recovered from bushes with the combined assistance of locals and police.

The council chairman said the attack took place at 9pm on Sunday, adding that five corpses were recovered the same night while the remaining two were found on Monday morning.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), SP Catherine Anene, was yet to respond to calls and text messages as at the time of filing this report.