Unfortunately, an unsuspected simultaneous attack was carried out in Logo, where twelve (12) persons were killed before the arrival of the police, making a total of seventeen persons
Seventeen people have been confirmed dead following coordinated attacks by suspected militias in Gbagir community, Ukum Local Government Area (LGA), and neighbouring Logo LGA of Benue State.
According to the Benue State Police Command, the assault began on Thursday in the Sankera axis, where five victims were killed in Gbagir before security operatives engaged the attackers. While the operation was ongoing, another group launched a simultaneous attack in Logo, claiming twelve more lives.
“Information was received that a large number of suspected militia had invaded the Sankera axis… with the intention to attack communities,” said Police spokesperson Sewuese Anene in a Friday statement. “Following this order, a team of officers moved to the area and engaged them… Unfortunately, an unsuspected simultaneous attack was carried out in Logo.”
The police urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified reports to avoid escalating tensions in the region.