Pastor, three others killed as gunmen attack Benue community

… as two-hour incursion left eight injured, traders fleeing for safety
By Peter Duru, Makurdi
At least four persons, including a man said to be a pastor, have been killed, while eight others sustained varying degrees of injuries following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Abeda Shitile community in Gaambe-Tiev, Logo Local Government Area (LGA), of Benue State.
The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday, at about 5pm during the community’s market day, when traders and residents were preparing to return to their homes.
A community leader, who spoke on condition of anonymity, disclosed that the attackers stormed the area and opened fire on unsuspecting residents, triggering pan...