Bandits invade IDP camp, kill 35 in Benue

Again, suspected bandits have invaded Internally Displaced Persons, IDP camp situated at the LGEA Primary School Mgban, in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, killing over thirty five people.

It was learned that the sad incident occurred on Friday night when the assailants stormed the camp and opened fire on the occupants.

However, Nathaniel Ikyur, Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Samuel Ortom confirmed the ugly incident.

According to him, 35 corpses had been recovered from the scene while several others were seriously injured.

This came barely three days after the suspected Fulani bandits killed at least 45 persons in Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.

Meantime, the police are yet to react to the killing at the IDP camp at time of filling this report.