Suspected armed Jukun militants believed to be from neighbouring Taraba State have launched a fresh attack on Gyenku, a densely populated village in Ukum local government area of Benue State leaving at least five people dead.

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The invaders were reported to have made an incursion into the community at about 8 am on Wednesday and opened fire on the victims who were already working on their farms killing them in the process.

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We gathered that scores of residents including women and children were reported to have deserted their homes and taken refuge in nearby settlements considered to be safe.

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Transition committee chairman of the local government, Mr. Tor-Ityokaa Ibellogo, confirmed the brutal attack to journalists saying one woman who was severely injured was rushed to an unnamed hospital where she is currently receiving treatment.
“The militants killed five people and injured one woman who is currently receiving treatment in the hospital”.

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“The deceased people were murdered on their individual farms. In fact, the assassins had a mission, they came to kill my people and go away”.