Benue: Gunmen kill pastor, three others, injure eight in Logo attack
Four people, including a pastor, have been killed and eight others injured after suspected armed herders attacked the Abeda Shitile community in Gaambe-Tiev, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State. The attack occurred at about 5 pm on Tuesday while traders and residents were preparing to leave the market, triggering panic as gunmen reportedly opened […] Benue: Gunmen kill pastor, three others,…
A violent attack in Benue State has left four people dead and eight others wounded, according to reports from the Gaambe-Tiev community in Logo Local Government Area. The incident unfolded around 5 pm on Tuesday, as suspected armed herders targeted the Abeda Shitile community while residents were leaving the market. Panic ensued as the gunmen opened fire in various parts of the area, causing chaos and fear.
A community leader, speaking anonymously due to safety concerns, described the attackers as relentless, moving from shop to motor park over a two-hour period. The four victims identified were Msoo Chan, Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo, Suurshater Iornumbe, and Dodo Shingir, whose bodies have been taken to a local mortuary. Eight others sustained injuries, currently being treated at a nearby health facility.
The Benue State Police Command has yet to comment on the incident, leaving the community grappling with the aftermath of this senseless act of violence.
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