No fewer than eight people were reportedly killed by bandits in two communities of Chitto and Gbeji, in Ukum local government area of Benue
“They burnt the market. It was a different attack from that of the list livestock guard who was killed in Tine Nune. Four killed in Chitto and one killed in the suburbs of Chitto in two different attacks making five.”
Another source from Ukum LG also told journalists that the bandits killed three persons on Tuesday along Sankera-Chitto road. He said, “To the best of my knowledge, the bad guys are fighting themselves. I think that is the summary of what is happening there. One faction is facing the other. We have the presence of military in Zaki-Biam and yet they continue to operate like this. It is unfortunate.”
A member of State House of Assembly representing Ukum state constituency, Ezra Nyiyongo confirmed the incident but said that information at his disposal was scanty. The lawmaker said, “You know I don’t stay there now but when I heard of the incident I made a call to DPO who told me that three corpses were recovered so far and taken to the mortuary, beyond that I will need to confirm from him again.”the information.All rights reserved. This material, and other digital content on this website, may not be reproduced, published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed in whole or in part without prior express written permission from PUNCH.
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