Again, Gunmen Attack Benue State Communities, Kill 24 Residents, Burn Several Houses | Sahara Reporters

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Some gunmen have reportedly killed 24 residents in Zaki Akpuuna 1 and Diom communities of Mbaterem district in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, North Central Nigeria. SaharaReporters gathered the killing occurred on Saturday morning, when the terrorists invaded the communities around 8am.

NewsSome gunmen have reportedly killed 24 residents in Zaki Akpuuna 1 and Diom communities of Mbaterem district in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, North Central Nigeria.

One of the locals, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the gunmen attacked Zaki Akpuuna Saturday morning and killed 24 people. “The cause of this morning attack is not known yet but the information we heard was that some gunmen numbering about 20 invaded Akpuuna and other villages in Ukum local government and killed many people and burnt down several houses.The chairman of Ukum local government, Mr Kartyo Tyoumbur, has confirmed the attack.

 

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