One killed as troops repel bandits’ attack in Benue villages

At slightest 1 idiosyncratic mislaid their beingness erstwhile herdsmen bandits attacked Olojo, Ojantelle, and Edikwu Icho villages successful Apa Local Government Area of Benue State connected February 22.

According to information sources, the bandits struck astir 1:45 p.m., opening occurrence sporadically and sending residents into panic.

Troops and tactical units rapidly confronted the attackers successful a weapon battle, forcing them to retreat into adjacent bushes.

During the raid, Ngbede Okpe Agabaidu, a nonmigratory of Edikwu Icho, was changeable dead.

His assemblage was subsequently taken to the section mortuary.

Military authorities person deployed aerial surveillance and are combing the surrounding areas successful a bid to find and apprehend the fleeing assailants.

One killed arsenic troops repel bandits’ onslaught successful Benue villages