Six people were killed in fresh attacks on Yelewata community of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.
The police spokesperson in the state, DSP Catherine Anene, has confirmed the attack.
“Yesterday, 24th August, 2021, at about 7:45pm, the police got information that unknown gunmen invaded Yelewata community and attacked the first compound that is nearest to the forest.
“The policemen who were immediately sent to the area were able to repel them but regrettably before the police arrived, the gunmen had shot six persons they met in the first house.
“The police took the six persons to the hospital and they were confirmed dead on arrival while two other persons were still receiving treatment at the hospital.”
Anene said the State Commissioner of Police, Akingbola Olatunji, has visited the community to condole with families.
