Suspected armed herders killed four people, including a pastor, and wounded eight others in an attack on the Abeda Shitile community in Gaambe-Tiev, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The assault began around 5 p.m. on Tuesday as traders and residents were preparing to leave the local market. Gunmen opened fire in different parts of the community, sparking widespread panic.A community leader, speaking on condition of anonymity, said the attackers operated for more than two hours. They moved from a point-of-sale shop owned by Ernest Atindi Tor in the Ikyô Tor Dukur area toward the motor park along Afia Road. Residents fled in multiple directions to escape the gunfire.
The deceased were identified as Msoo Chan, Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo, Suurshater Iornumbe and Dodo Shingir. Their bodies have been recovered and taken to a mortuary in the area.The eight injured victims are Kumater Awua, Miracle Gangera, Tsetim Terungwa, Iortyom Helen, Seember Aondongu, Kofi Aondosoo, Chuku Okoro and Orker Iortyom. They are receiving treatment at a local health facility.
Efforts to reach the Benue State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, for comment were unsuccessful at the time of this report.
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