Friday, December 19, 2025 - Armed men have attacked the family of Iorwa Tersen Lawrence of Amafu – Katsina Ala Road community, Katsina -Ala Local Government Area of Benue to demand money contributed for the burial of their mother.
The incident occurred five days after laying their mother to
rest.
According to the family’s account, three unidentified gunmen
stormed the compound, with two of them armed with firearms.
The attackers reportedly beat and tortured members of the
household while demanding money contributed during the burial of their late
mother, who died in a motor accident along the Amaafu–Katsina Road.
The attack left several family members injured and
Lawrence’s father reportedly sustained a badly swollen leg, while Lawrence
himself suffered a swollen hand.
An aunt and the wife of Lawrence’s uncle, who were present
at the time, were also beaten and robbed.
Despite resistance from the victims, the assailants made
away with all available cash and looted valuables from the house.
Items stolen include smartphones, a power bank, a shuttle
bag, clothes, and other personal belongings.
The attackers also allegedly took away the late mother’s
clothes.
The gunmen further worsened the family’s situation by
stealing their motorcycle, their only means of transportation, leaving them
stranded.
Speaking after the incident, Lawrence said the family is now
grappling with trauma and uncertainty.
He disclosed that he recently reactivated a new Airtel SIM
card after losing his phone during the attack.
The family is appealing to the public and relevant
authorities for assistance and justice as they struggle to rebuild their lives
following the devastating attack.
The Spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP,
Udeme Edet could not be reached to confirm the incident at the time of filing
this report.
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