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Gunmen Reportedly Kill Mouners In Benue
- Villagers narrated that many others were wounded after the gunmen opened fire on mourners at the wake of late Mama Sule Achin Adigi about 3:30am…
EKO HOT BLOG reports that gunmen in the wee hours of Saturday shot dead at least four mourners during a funeral ceremony in a rural village at Mbayatyo Mbater council ward of Logo Local Government Area in Benue State.
Villagers narrated that many others were wounded after the gunmen, who some believed to be members of a local militia while others claimed they were suspected herders, opened fire on mourners at the wake of late Mama Sule Achin Adigi about 3:30am.
The villagers said several other people were injured and taken to the hospital while the four persons died on the spot including a popular commander of the newly established Community Volunteer Guards in Logo LGA, whose name was simply given as, Atum.
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A community leader in the area, Chief Joseph Anawah, also confirmed to our correspondent that four people were killed on the spot and the injured taken to hospital.
Anawah said the toll may increase because some of those receiving treatment are currently in critical condition as they battle for their lives.
Chairman of Logo LGA, Agber Isaac, also confirmed to journalists in Makurdi that the attack happened early hours of Saturday.
The State Police Command is yet to comment on the issue.
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