3 Killed In Benue Village Attack

3 Killed In Benue Village Attack

Our correspondent learnt that the incident which happened at the weekend has thrown the affected rural community, near Yelewata, in Guma into mourning.

Waku Christopher, a Security Secretary of Guma LGA, told our correspondent via the telephone that the three people were killed by suspected armed herders at their homes in Tse Numgbera at 4:20 pm.

He said the attackers invaded the village suddenly and started unleashing mayhem on the inhabitants during which three people were killed.

Chairman of Guma LGA, Mike Ubah, also confirmed the incident to our correspondent on the telephone noting that it was true that the area was attacked and three people were killed.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), of the state, SP. Catherine Anene, did not respond to calls or the message sent to her telephone over the incident.