Insecurity: Islamic terrorists attack Council chairman’s son, kill 45 in Benue

About 45 persons have been killed in a deadly attack launched on the Umogidi community of Entekpa Adoka district in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State by Islamic terrorists.

It was gathered that the attack also claimed the life of a son of the Otukpo Local Government Chairman, Hon. Bako Eje.

The Special Adviser to Governor Samuel Ortom on Security, Lt Col. Paul Hemba (retd.) had confirmed the incident to newsmen on Thursday.

According to him, the 46 corpses had been recovered, casualty figures may likely rise due to life-threatening injuries sustained by scores of residents during the attack.

“I can confirm to you that there was an attack in Umogidi and as of this morning, the casualty figure, from those who were seen physically from what I was told, was 46. But the figure may be higher because some people are still reported missing,” he added.