Gunmen invade another church in Benue, Kill 7

Unknown gunmen have again invaded a church in Benue, shooting seven people dead in Logo local government area (LGA) of the state on Thursday morning April 26th.


Chairman of the local government area, Richard Nyajo, who confirmed the incident, said the gunmen invaded three villages in Mbamondo clan in early hours of the day, opening fire on people who were asleep in the church and school. The victims were taking refuge at the church.

The remains of the victims have been deposited in the morgue.

This attack comes two days after two priests and 17 church members were killed in Gwer west local government area of the state.