Four People, Including Cleric, Killed in Benue Community Attack

At least four people, including a clergyman, were killed in a recent attack by suspected armed herders in the Abeda Shitile community of Benue State. The incident took place on Tuesday in the Logo Local Government Area.

Residents reported that the attack began around 5 PM, as traders and others were preparing to leave the market. A local resident, who identified himself as Andy, described the scene as chaotic, with heavy gunfire causing people to flee in different directions. The attackers reportedly moved around the community, shooting indiscriminately for over two hours.

Those who died in the attack were identified as Msoo Chan, Pastor Terungwa Tyonungo, Suurshater Iornumbe, and Dodo Shingir. Their bodies have been taken to a local morgue, while eight others were injured and are being treated at a nearby health facility.

However, the Police Public Relations Officer in the state, DSP Peter Aondongu, stated that only three people were killed, and five were injured. He mentioned that three of the injured died while being transported to the hospital.

This incident adds to the ongoing violence in the region, raising concerns about safety and security for residents.