By Akinsuroju Olubunmi,
Tragedy strikes Benue: Armed men attack community
Several people have been reportedly killed in Borikyo, a community in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, following an attack by unknown armed men.
According to reports, the attackers invaded the community on Wednesday afternoon, killing residents indiscriminately and setting fire to the local government secretariat. The residence of the Chief of Staff to the Governor, Paul Biam, in Zaki Biam was also burnt down during the attack.
The tragic incident prompted the residents of Borikyo to gather en masse and block the Sankera-Ayati-Sai Road in protest against the barbaric killings and the invasion of their homes.
At the time of filing this report,reporters could not confirm or ascertain the motive behind the attack.
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Tragedy strikes Benue: Armed men attack community