At least four people have been confirmed dead after suspected armed herdsmen launched an attack on a community in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State.
The assault, which occurred on Saturday evening, threw the area into chaos, as residents scrambled for safety amid gunfire and confusion. Several others are still unaccounted for, raising concerns that the number of casualties could increase.
Local sources reported that four bodies had been recovered as of the time of filing this report, while one victim survived the attack but remains unconscious.
Eyewitnesses described a tense and chaotic situation, with many residents fleeing into nearby bushes and neighbouring communities to escape the violence.
Families of missing persons have continued search efforts, anxiously awaiting news about their loved ones as uncertainty lingers.
As of now, details surrounding the attack remain limited. The spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, Udeme Edet, has yet to release an official statement on the incident.
