18 killed in Benue community

At least 18 people have been killed in a fresh attack on Ukohol community of Guma Local Government Area in Benue State.

Security adviser of the local government council, Christopher Waku, told our correspondent yesterday that the incident happened on Thursday at village market while people were still buying and selling.

“I’m told this morning (Friday) that they are still combing the bushes to recover missing persons. The attack was carried out by armed herders,” he said.

Also, the Guma Council Chairman, Mike Ubah, who confirmed the incident to journalists in Makurdi, said 18 people were killed.

Ubah said the attackers appeared in black attires and opened fire on people in the market, killing 10 on the spot after which they also ransacked three nearby villages and killed eight others bringing the number to 18.

Contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) for Benue Command, SP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident but said there were no details yet.