Many feared killed in fresh attacks on Benue communities
Many people have been feared killed early hours of Sunday after armed invaders attacked several communities in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State. Residents told our correspondent on telephone that the attackers laid siege on at least six villages at about 4:30am where they shot sporadically and killed an unspecified number of people. A […]
Early Sunday morning, armed invaders launched a series of coordinated assaults on multiple villages within the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, leaving many people feared dead. The attack commenced at around 4:30am, as residents reported sporadic gunfire and the seizing of at least six communities - Ayaba, Ukpen, Bom, Ikpur, Aboajio, and Yina - all located within the Mbaterem council ward of Ukum LGA.
Eyewitnesses claimed the assailants rode on various motorcycles during the invasion, causing widespread panic among the previously unharmed populace. Several individuals were reported to have sustained gunshot wounds, prompting residents to flee into the surrounding wilderness for safety. The local government administrator of Ukum LGA, Jonathan Modi, confirmed that security forces had managed to regain control of the situation by 5pm on Sunday and were currently evacuating the wounded to nearby hospitals.
The police also acknowledged the attack, promising to provide further details as they became available. Governor Hyacinth Alia praised the swift response of security personnel and promised additional support to protect Benue's citizens. He firmly denounced the attackers, blaming them on armed herders, and urged residents to remain vigilant in reporting any suspicious activity.
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