The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of thirteen people after an early Tuesday attack on Efeyi Community in Ugboju, Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Confirming the incident, the State Police Public Relations Officer Edet Udeme, said that the attack occurred in Efeyi Community and that police tactical teams and other security agencies had been deployed to the area to restore normalcy and prevent further attacks. The Command also assures residents that efforts are underway to apprehend those responsible. Thirteen bodies have been recovered while several other residents sustained varying degrees of injuries during the attack.
The injured victims were receiving medical attention as at the time of this report, while local residents and emergency responders continue search and rescue efforts in the affected community.
The incident has also forced many families to flee their homes for safety.
Community sources said the heavily armed attackers invaded the community before dawn, opening fire on residents and leaving behind trails of destruction.
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