Gunmen on Saturday afternoon invaded Akpuna village in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing 25 residents.
According to local sources, the invaders came to the settlement and shot repeatedly.
Many of the residents ran for their lives but the unfortunate ones were hit by the bullets.
When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sewuese Anene, said eight people were killed at the scene of the attack while many others with severe injuries were taken to the hospital.
She said: “Upon receipt of this information, police teams in collaboration with other security agencies rushed to the area and engaged these bandits who were eventually repelled. Eight corpses were recovered at the scene while many other injured persons were taken to hospital for treatment. Operation is ongoing in the area.”
Meanwhile, the senator representing Benue North-east, Emmanuel Udende has condemned the attack.
The senator called on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators of the killings and prosecute them.
He disclosed that 25 people were killed without any provocation.
George Okoh in Makurdi
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