At least four mourners were killed when gunmen suspected to be armed herders attacked Ankpali village in Edikwu District of Apa LGA of Benue State.
Many were also injured during the attack that happened at the weekend, locals said.
It’s gathered that a similar attack occurred at Tse-yongu Mbapupuu in Gbambe-ushi Council Ward of Gwer-West local government area of the state during which one Tyoalumun Dangh, was severely wounded.
Villagers narrated that the latest attack happened while the deceased victims, who hailed from Ankpali village, were ambushed while returning from a funeral in Ugbokpo, the Apa local government headquarters.
The villagers said four of the mourners were gunned down on the spot, some are still missing while several others sustained gunshots wound and are recuperating in the hospital.
The state Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO, SP Catherine Anene, said that she was yet to receive any report about the matter.
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