{"id":6142,"date":"2013-07-07T22:26:39","date_gmt":"2013-07-07T22:26:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/disnaija.com\/nigerian-newspapers\/12-feared-killed-as-gunmen-attack-benue-community\/"},"modified":"2013-07-07T22:26:39","modified_gmt":"2013-07-07T22:26:39","slug":"12-feared-killed-as-gunmen-attack-benue-community","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/disnaija.com\/12-feared-killed-as-gunmen-attack-benue-community\/","title":{"rendered":"12 feared killed as gunmen attack Benue community"},"content":{"rendered":"
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BARELY three days after gunmen suspected to be Fulani marauders, dressed in military uniform, invaded some villages in Guma Local Council of Benue State and killed 20 residents, another village in the area, Akuloko, was Sunday attacked during which no fewer than 12 persons were feared killed.<\/p>\n

  The Guardian investigation revealed that the marauders, dressed in military uniform, drove into the village in convoy in the early hours of the day and started setting houses ablaze as they shot sporadically at the people. Some of the victims were said to have died instantly while many others escaped with bullet wounds.<\/p>\n

  Speaking with The Guardian on phone, the Chairman of Guma Local Council, Frank Usah Adi, condemned the attack. He said 12 people were confirmed dead, many others sustained injuries while others were still missing.<\/p>\n

  Adi said he had contacted the commandant of 72 Battalion, Makurdi, who promised to deploy soldiers to the area, adding that Operation Zenda security team in the state was also moving its team to the attacked village.<\/p>\n

  According to him, the wounded villagers have been evacuated to the Benue State University Teaching Hospital, Makurdi and other health institutions for treatment.<\/p>\n

  Reacting to the incident, Minister of State for Industry, Trade and Investment, Samuel Ortom, expressed sorrow over the attack, calling on the governors of Nasarawa and Benue states to build synergy between the two states and jointly deploy security agents at the borders to enhance safety of life of the people.  <\/p>\n

  But the state Police Public Relations Officer, Daniel Ezeala, said no report of death has been received.    <\/p>\n

  According to him, the situation has been put under control as security men have been drafted to the area.<\/p>\n

This latest crisis came a few weeks after the feuding parties agreed to lay down their arms and embrace peace.<\/p>\n

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Source: Guardian Newspaper<\/p>\n

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