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Military Officer Feared Dead As Armed Men Kill 15 In Benue Community

The incident occurred on Tuesday evening and led to the death of at least 15 people. Many are reportedly missing.

The Benue State Commissioner of Finance, David Olofusay, who is also a native of the community confirmed the incident.

The fresh attack comes a few days after armed men murdered a Labour Party Chieftain, Nathaniel Ochoche, in the same LGA.

Also, over the weekend suspected herdsmen invaded Igbobi community in the same Apa LGA, leaving five people killed. Scores of residents were also displaced and are currently taking refuge in Ugbokpo.

Adewale Nurudeen

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