From Uche Nnorom, Makurdi
No fewer than four persons have been reportedly killed in a renewed bandit attack on Okokolo community, Agatu local government area of Benue State.
A source who pleaded anonymity said two of those killed are soldiers.
Also, Member of the State Assembly representing Agatu Constituency, Godwin Edoh told newsmen that that there was an attack by bandits yesterday, resulting in loss of lives and many sustaining injury.
According to him: “There was a threat of attacks on villages of Ocholonya and Ugboju k’ Ugbe since the past six days. Those people deserted their place and relocated to Okokolo.
“So, it was Okokolo that the bandits came to attack yesterday. We lost two lives so far while a lot of others were injured.
“We are still monitoring their medication. We have passed the information about the situation to security agencies and local government chairman. I have spoken to the Deputy governor of the state.”
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