Defence/Security
Gunmen kill 5 in Benue
Anene said that another attack occured in Mbachohon community in Gwer-West Local Government, but added that details in respect of that incident were not available.
Gunmen killed five people on Wednesday in Ayilamo, a village in Logo Local Government of Benue.
According to Mr. Sewuese Anene, spokesman of the Police Command in the north-central state, the attack occurred on Tuesday night.
“A few others sustained injuries,” Anene added.
He said that another attack occurred in Mbachohon community in Gwer-West Local Government, but added that details in respect of that incident were not available.
Unconfirmed reports indicated that six people were killed in the Mbachohon attack.
“The attacks are unfortunate; more security men are being deployed to the areas to restore peace,” Anene said.
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