Suspected herdsmen kill mother, three sons in fresh Benue attack

A late-night battle successful Guma Local Government Area of Benue State has reportedly claimed the lives of 4 members of the aforesaid family.

Residents said the onslaught happened astir 2:00 a.m. connected Tuesday astatine Imande Dem settlement, located on Gbajimba Road successful Uvir Council Ward, leaving the assemblage successful mourning.

According to section sources, suspected equipped herdsmen invaded the country portion radical were dormant and targeted a household. A woman, Mrs. Utsuwa Chicha, and her 3 sons were killed during the нападение.

A young lad from the household survived but suffered gunshot wounds.

He was reportedly rushed to a hospital, wherever doctors carried retired exigency country to extract bullets from his body.

Community members besides revealed that the woman’s hubby had been killed successful an earlier incident, leaving the household already susceptible earlier this latest tragedy.

The victims’ bodies were aboriginal evacuated done a combined effort by information operatives and residents, portion the injured kid remains nether aesculapian care.

This latest unit adds to a bid of recurring attacks successful Guma, wherever suspected equipped herders person continued to strike, deepening anxiousness among locals.

At the clip this study was filed, determination had been nary authoritative connection from information agencies regarding the incident.