At least three people have been killed in a renewed attack by suspected bandits on Uikpam community in Mbabai Council Ward, Guma Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State.
The assault occurred just 24 hours after a separate attack in Yelewata, also within Guma LGA, claimed three lives.
Confirming the latest incident to Channels Television on Wednesday, community leader and former Benue State House of Assembly candidate, Jimmin Geoffrey, said the body of an elderly resident, Iorhemba Ikpanju, was discovered Wednesday morning in a nearby bush. His death followed the killings of two others—Akeh Kelvin and Francis Nomsoor—the previous night.
“These attacks are ongoing and devastating,” Geoffrey said. “We again call on relevant authorities to urgently deploy security personnel to Uikpam to help restore some level of confidence in our traumatised residents.”
Guma LGA, which shares a border with Nasarawa State, has long been plagued by violent attacks, many of which are linked to armed herdsmen. The persistent violence continues to hinder peace and stability in the region.
While the Benue State Police Command has yet to issue a statement on the latest killings, Guma LGA Chairman, Maurice Orwough, has reportedly mobilised security personnel to the affected area.
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