Robbers kill 2, injure soldier in Benue

Gunmen suspected to be robbers have killed two persons and injured one soldier at Tor-Donga community in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State. The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Moses Joel Yamu, confirmed yesterday that the incident occurred on Monday at about 7pm in Mangris Filling station. Yamu said the owner […]

Gunmen suspected to be robbers have killed two persons and injured one soldier at Tor-Donga community in Kastina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

The Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) in the state, Moses Joel Yamu, confirmed yesterday that the incident occurred on Monday at about 7pm in Mangris Filling station.

Yamu said the owner of the station reported that the robbers stormed the premises, shot dead two people and carted away monies and other valuables.

He said the robbery gang ordered everyone to lie on the bare floor while their operation lasted.

But, one of the victims raised his head during the process and the robbers pulled their trigger on him, he said.

The police spokesman added that the victim died on his way to the hospital, alongside another civilian also shot dead by the robbers at the scene of the incident.

He said the injured soldier who is part of a military special squad stationed in an area close to where the robbery took place was shot when he responded to a distress call from the victims.