From Attah Ede, Makurdi
Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have invaded Omulonye community in Ugboju District of Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State, killing a four-year-old boy and two others and injuring many.
The Network learnt that the attackers launched the attack on the community at about 9:30 p.m. on Thursday and began shooting sporadically, leaving several people injured and forcing residents to flee to neighbouring communities for refuge.
A community source said the attack was unprovoked and caught residents unawares.
According to the source, three people were killed as residents scampered for safety.
The source said the mother of the slain four-year-old boy was severely injured in the attack, while his uncle was also killed.
“The dead victims have been buried today, Friday, while those who sustained injuries were rushed to the Federal University of Health Sciences Teaching Hospital in Otukpo for immediate medical attention.”
When contacted, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Peter Aondongu, confirmed the attack, saying three people were killed.
He stated that efforts were underway to identify and arrest the perpetrators, assuring that the police would continue to do their best.
