US EditionNigeria: APC Chieftain, Six Others Murdered in Fresh Herders' Attacks in Benue
- On Tuesday evening, armed gunmen attacked Mbatsada communities in Gwer East LGA, Benue State, killing APC chieftain Akaabo Johnson and three others.
- The attack followed a pattern of recent violence attributed to suspected armed herders despite prior security deployments to prevent such incidents.
- The gunmen invaded around 4:35 pm, shooting indiscriminately and causing the community to be deserted while four bodies were recovered.
- Timothy Adi, Chairman of Gwer East LGA, called the attack tragic and commended Governor Hyacinth Alia for swiftly deploying security forces to restore calm.
- The incident raises ongoing concerns about security as at least seven deaths occurred in attacks across Benue's Gwer East and Makurdi LGAs, urging vigilance among residents.
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