ThisDay· 1h ago· 1 min read
George Okoh in Makurdi
The Benue State Police Command yesterday confirmed the death of 13 people after an early Tuesday attack on Efeyi community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.
Confirming the incident, the state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Edet Udeme, said that the attack occurred in Efeyi community and that the police tactical teams and other security agencies had been deployed to the area to restore normalcy and prevent further attacks.
The Command also assured residents that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible, adding that 13 bodies have been recovered while several other residents sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack.
The injured victims were receiving medical attention as at the time of this report, while residents and emergency responders continue the search and rescue efforts in the affected community. The…
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