SAD NEWS! Four Persons Dead As Bandits Invade A Community In Benue State » Naijaloaded

Not fewer than 4 individuals have been reportedly killed and others injured as armed bandits invaded Ikobi group of Apa LGA of Benue State.

An eyewitness within the space, Mr Ameh Amodu, who disclosed this to DAILY POST on Thursday, mentioned the incident occurred within the night time.

According to him, the invaders got here into the group however have been chased away by the troopers and so they determined to enter silently by the outskirt, killing 4 individuals and injuring others.

“The space is surrounded by hills, and that was how they took the individuals unawares. Armed herdsmen are those who killed them.

“They patrol with their cows and drop their warriors who are attacking the people unexpectedly. Last year, they attacked the community and that is what we are seeing again,” he mentioned.

Barrister Eche Akpoko, the chairman of Apa Development Association, an umbrella physique of the Apa individuals, confirmed that 4 our bodies have been recovered.

When contacted, the Police Public Relations Officer within the state, SP Catherine Anene mentioned she has no details about the incident.