Four killed in armed herders' attack in Benue community
On Tuesday, a violent attack by suspected armed herders in the Abeda Shitile community, located in Gaambe-Tiev Ward of Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, resulted in the deaths of four individuals, including a clergyman, Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo. The attack began around 5pm as residents were leaving the market, leading to chaos as gunfire erupted.
The deceased were identified as Msoo Chan, Suurshater Iornumbe, and Dodo Shingir. A local resident, Andy, described the situation as terrifying, noting that the attackers moved through the area shooting indiscriminately for over two hours.
The bodies of the deceased were recovered and taken to a morgue, while eight others were reported injured, including Kumater Awua and Miracle Gangera. However, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, reported a different casualty figure, stating that three people were killed and five injured, with three dying en route to the hospital.
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