Gunmen kills 13 villagers in Benue

Police say the unknown gunmen invaded the Edikwu community in Apa LGA at about 14:00 hours on Monday shooting sporadically at its members.

The Benue State Police Command on Monday confirmed the killing of 13 villagers by unknown gunmen in Edikwu community, Apa Local Government Area of the state.

Mrs Anene said the district had overtime experienced incessant crisis over chieftaincy tussle until the state government intervened and peace returned in the community.“Edikwu district, Ukpogbo, in Apa LGA was experiencing incessant crises over chieftaincy affairs until 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.

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