Gunmen kill three fisherwomen in Benue

Gunmen have killed three female fishermen in Tse Ijim, near Anyiin, Ukember Agya, Gaambetiev, in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.

IDOMA VOICE reports that the three Tiv women were returning from the market along the Anyiin-Wukari road, which lies on the Benue State side, when they were ambushed and killed by suspected Jukun militia.

An eyewitness, Teryila Abuur, confirmed to The Nation that the women were attacked and slaughtered by the gunmen while making their way home.

Logo LGA in Benue State borders Wukari LGA in Taraba State, an area that has been a hotspot for ongoing tensions between the Tiv and Jukun communities for more than three decades.

The attack, which took place around 4 pm on Monday, caused widespread fear in the farming communities of Gaambetiev, as reported by local leader Chief Iorbee Fate.

There are concerns that this incident could escalate tensions and trigger fresh violence between the Tiv and Jukun tribes in the boundary regions of Wukari and Logo LGAs.

By press time, the bodies of the three women had been taken to Anyiin Health Centre.

The Police Area Command stated they had not yet received a report regarding the incident.