Police confirm 3 dead in attack on Benue community
The police in Benue State have confirmed the killings of three people in an attack on Tse Orjime, Agan community of Mbalagh Council Ward in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state. Police spokesperson in the state, Catherine Anene, said at the weekend that the attack happened about 6pm on Thursday. Anene said, “On 29/05/2025 […]
The police in Benue State have confirmed the killings of three people in an attack on Tse Orjime, Agan community of Mbalagh Council Ward in Makurdi Local Government Area of the state.
Police spokesperson in the state, Catherine Anene, said at the weekend that the attack happened about 6pm on Thursday.
Anene said, “On 29/05/2025 at about 1800hrs, information was received about an attack at Tse Orjime, Mbalagh council ward, Makurdi. Police teams within the area responded immediately and started chasing the attackers into the bush.
“Simultaneously, youths of the area mobilised themselves and were attempting to burn down Hon. Alfred Bergers’ house; a State House of Assembly member representing the area. They were also resisted by the police.
“At the end of the operation, three corpses were recovered and taken to General Hospital, Northbank while investigation is ongoing.”