Bandits have killed a traditional ruler, Zaki Unongo Shaayange and 24 others in three separate attacks on communities in Logo, Tarka and Guma Local Government areas of Benue State.
The attack, which happened on Monday night also left many hospitalised with severe machete and gunshot injuries.
According to community leader, Chief Joseph Anawa, the armed herdsmen numbering about six blocked and took over the Anyiin-Tse Kile road in Ukemberagya Ward of Gaambetiev Logo council on Monday night at about 7:15p.m.
“They shot and killed the traditional ruler, Zaki Unongo Shaayange at Ikyaan village, matcheted many who are now in critical condition at the NKST Hospital Anyiin.
“One of the victims of the attack, Mr. Aondoakura Kile also disclosed that the Fulani terrorists made away with some Baja motorcycles of their victims,” he said.
The marauders were reported to have invaded the community from neighbouring Nasarawa state, shooting sporadically and chasing their victims out of their homes.
“They shot at the people as they fled and anyone they caught up with was not spared.
“Nine persons were killed and many others sustained injuries.
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