Suspected armed bandits have killed four people and injured five others during an attack on Abeda Shitile community market in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attack reportedly occurred on Tuesday evening as traders were preparing to close the weekly market.
A youth leader, James Gbor, identified the deceased as Msoo Chan, Suurshater Iornumbe, Terkimbi Ikyereve and Pastor Terungwa Hungwa.
Five other residents sustained injuries and were identified as Gangera Kumater, Helen Iortyom, Terungwa Tsetim, Kumater Awua and Orkertyo Iortyom.
According to an eyewitness, the attackers arrived on motorcycles and opened fire on traders and other residents at the market before shooting at people along their escape route.
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A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, suspected the attack was retaliatory, allegedly linked to the recent killing of a suspected armed group leader known as Swaga by security operatives.
However, the alleged motive behind the attack has not been independently verified.
The incident adds to the growing security concerns in Logo LGA, which has witnessed repeated attacks, including previous assaults that claimed the lives of civilians and security personnel.
Efforts to reach the Benue State Police Command spokesperson for comments were unsuccessful as of the time of filing this report.
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