Gunmen kill youth mobilizer in Benue
Some yet-to-be identified gunmen on Wednesday night snuffed life out of a youth mobilizer, Raphael Ikyav, popularly known as ‘Spanar’ in Makurdi metropolis of Benue State. Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred along Akpehe road, a suburb of Makurdi township around 8:30pm. Witnesses said that Ikyav was attacked inside his shop by unknown assailants. […]
Some yet-to-be identified gunmen on Wednesday night snuffed life out of a youth mobilizer, Raphael Ikyav, popularly known as ‘Spanar’ in Makurdi metropolis of Benue State.
Our correspondent gathered that the incident occurred along Akpehe road, a suburb of Makurdi township around 8:30pm.
Witnesses said that Ikyav was attacked inside his shop by unknown assailants.
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He was allegedly stabbed multiple times and left in a pool of blood.
The witnesses said that efforts to save his life were unsuccessful, as he succumbed to his injuries before help could arrive.
Spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident but did not give details.