Pastor among those killed in fresh attack on Benue community
At least four people died and eight others were injured following an assault on Abeda Shitile community in Logo Local Government Area on Tuesday.
According to a local resident, suspected armed men arrived at the market area around 5pm and opened fire on those present.
Local accounts identified the deceased as Msoo Chan, Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo, Suurshater Iornumbe, and Dodo Shingir. The bodies were taken to a local morgue, while the injured are currently receiving medical attention at a nearby health facility.
However, the Benue State Police Command provided a different account of the incident. The police spokesperson stated that five people were injured during the attack, with three of those individuals passing away while being transported to the hospital.
SOURCE: Punch Newspapers
