Gunmen attack Benue communities

By Bisi LAWAL

Gunmen have again attacked some communities in Benue State killing innocent villagers.

The unknown gunmen on Wednesday killed five persons in Ayilamo, a village in Logo Local Government area of the state.

The spokesman of the Police Command state, Sewuese Anene, confirmed the killings.

“A few others sustained injuries,” Anene added.

She said that another attack occured in Mbachohon community in Gwer-West Local Government, but added that details in respect of that incident were not available.

Unconfirmed reports indicated that six people were killed in the Mbachohon attack.

“The attacks are unfortunate; more security men are being deployed to the areas to restore peace,” Anene disclosed.