February 14, 2025

Dead bodies on the ground as unknown gunmen killed 26 youths in Akpuuna, Ukum LGA, Benue state.



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Armed terrorists on Saturday afternoon invaded Akpuna village in Ukum Local Government Area (LGA) of Benue State, killing 25 residents.


According to local sources, the invaders came to the settlement and shot repeatedly.


Many of the residents ran for their lives but the unfortunate ones were hit by the bullets.


When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Sewuese Anene, said eight people were killed at the scene of the attack while many others with severe injuries were taken to the hospital.


One of the locals, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said that the gunmen attacked Zaki Akpuuna Saturday morning and killed 24 people.


The local said, “You know that the three local government areas in Sankera axis had long been under these local bandits headed by Gana, and since he was killed his men have divided and been controlled by their leaders.


“The cause of this morning attack is not known yet but the information we heard was that some gunmen numbering about 20 invaded Akpuuna and other villages in Ukum local government and killed many people and burnt down several houses.


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