Two feared dead, women allegedly raped in Benue community attack

Renewed unit has claimed the lives of 2 residents successful Apa Local Government Area of Benue State pursuing abstracted attacks connected Sunday.

The incidents were reported successful Edikwu G’Icho, Ole-G’ijamu, and Ukpogo communities aft suspected equipped herders allegedly stormed the areas.

Locals, who requested anonymity, disclosed that 1 of the victims was a pastor who was connected his mode location from religion erstwhile helium was ambushed and killed.

They further alleged that 2 women were sexually assaulted during the invasion.

The victims were said to person been taken to a aesculapian installation wherever they are presently receiving care.

Sources besides revealed that youths successful Oiji swiftly organised themselves and managed to thrust backmost the attackers, preventing the concern from escalating.

Confirming the development, the Chairman of Apa LGA, Adams Ocheiga, stated that the fatal onslaught occurred astatine Edikwu Ward 11 connected Sunday.

He said, “Two radical were ambushed and killed astatine Edikwu Ward 11 yesterday, portion Oiji was attacked this greeting but repelled instantly by vigilant youths.”

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