Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen have shot dead fifteen residents of Opaha Community in Edikwu Ward 2 of Apa Local Government Area of Benue State.
A soldier, who is an Army commander, was said to be among those killed by the gunmen while many were injured and many others declared missing.
A resident, who pleaded anonymity, disclosed that the attack took place Tuesday evening, saying: “As I am talking, we don’t know the location of many people because everyone ran away as the people launched an attack on the village between 4:00pm and 5:00pm yesterday.
“They came into the community and killed people unprovoked, over 15 people were killed including the commander of OPWS in that area.
“This is a peaceful community where the people don’t look for anybody’s trouble. The attackers went to the community around 4.00pm and sacked the whole community.”
The Public Relations Officer of Operation Whirl Stroke, Flight Lt. Flogh Oquoh, who spoke to journalists on the incident, confirmed rhe attack, saying: “The Commander has left for Apa today but I am not in town.”
Also, the police spokesperson in the state, Catherine Anene, said she was yet to briefed.
