Many people were slain in a horrific attack launched by suspected killer herdsmen on the Umogidi hamlet of Entekpa Adoka area in Benue State’s Otukpo Local Government Area.
According to news reports, the heinous act on Wednesday killed 46 people, including the son of Otukpo Local Government Chairman Hon. Bako Eje.
On Thursday, Lt Col. Paul Hemba (ret. ), Special Advisor to Governor Samuel Ortom on Security, confirmed the development to Newsmen.
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He stated that, while 46 bodies have been retrieved, the number of casualties is certain to climb due to life-threatening injuries received by scores of citizens during the attack.
He said, “I can confirm to you that there was an attack in Umogidi and as of this morning, the casualty figure, from those who were seen physically from what I was told, was 46. But the figure may be higher because some people are still reported missing.”
According to news reports, the new incident came a day after daredevil terrorists entered the hamlet and killed three people on Tuesday.
Previous to that, the gunmen attacked the Igbobi community in the state’s neighboring Apa Local Government Area on Monday.
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