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BREAKING: Gunmen kill 13 villagers in Idoma community

No fewer than 13 villagers have been killed in Edikwu District, Apa Local Government Area, LGA, in Benue state.

The State’s Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, DSP Catherine Anene, confirmed the incident in a statement in Makurdi on Monday.

She said that the district had overtime experienced incessant crisis over chieftaincy tussle until the state government intervened and peace returned in the community.
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She said that the culprits remained unknown while investigation had already commenced into the matter.

“Edikwu district, Ukpogbo, in Apa LGA was experiencing incessant crises over chieftaincy affairs untill May 25, when the Benue government convened a peace meeting, headed by the Deputy Governor, Mr Benson Abounu to put an end to the rancour.

“Peace was restored to the area but on Aug. 10, at about 04:00hrs, information was received that about 20 armed men invaded the community and shot sporadically at members of the community.

“A team of police officers were deployed to the scene where 13 corpses were recovered. Investigation is still in progress,” Anene said.

Also, resident of the community who spoke to newsmen said that the attack on Edikwu community was unprovoked.

“The unknown gunmen stormed the community at the early of hours of today, shooting sporadically and burning down houses, leaving many people dead while others are still missing,” the source said.

Ben Idah

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