In a tragic incident on Monday night, suspected armed herdsmen attacked the Abaushwa community in Nzorov Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area, Benue State, resulting in the deaths of four individuals and injuries to several others. The attack occurred around midnight while residents were asleep, with assailants reportedly breaking into homes and killing victims in their beds. Community sources indicated that the attack was unprovoked, and search efforts are ongoing for several missing persons. Former Governor Samuel Ortom and local leaders condemned the violence, calling it barbaric and urging calm among residents. The Guma LGA Chairman, Morris Orwough, expressed condolences and emphasized the deployment of security personnel to restore peace. The Benue State Police Command confirmed the fatalities and is investigating the incident.
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