Thursday, April 24, 2025 - At least four persons were k!lled during a deadly attack by a notorious militia in Afia, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
The suspected Tiv militia, popularly known as “Government,” allegedly
armed with an AK-47 rifle, stormed his native village and began shooting at
residents, moving from one village to another and killing victims at
sight.
The victims k!lled during the attack include a pastor, Reverend Teryima
Iorgaghem and his wife.
Troops of the Nigerian army in collaboration with the combined team of 40
operatives from Operation Zenda Joint Task Force (JTF), Operation Anyam Nyor,
support units were immediately deployed to the area to track down the
suspect.
Despite the heavy deployment, the suspect reportedly fled the scene and
remains at large as of the time of filing this report.
"Efforts to apprehend the fleeing suspect have so far proved
abortive, but the search operation is still ongoing,” intelligence sources told
security analyst, Zagazola Makama.
Security sources confirmed that four villagers lost their lives in the
attack, and an investigation has been launched to establish the full
circumstances surrounding the incident and bring those responsible to
justice.
Security forces have assured residents of Ukum and surrounding communities of intensified patrols and enhanced security to forestall further attacks.
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