Unidentified gunmen murdered 18 people on Sunday night in two of Borikyo Ward in Ukum Local Government Area, Benue State while gunmen killed three in Borno State.
Sources from the two connumities told newsmen that the gunmen numbering over 30, stormed Agena and Agbaaye villages at about 8pm and started shooting sporadically as they moved from house to house, maiming and killing anyone in sight.
The gunmen reportedly operated without any hindrance or resistance just as they alleged that there was no security intervention.
The source confirmed that villages within Borikyo have been under the attack of armed robbers since March this year, adding that in June, the bandits invaded Ayati and dispossessed their victims of valuables, killing one person and injuring many others.
“This time, when they attacked the two villages on Sunday night, they killed seven people in Agena and another four in Agbaaye. The other seven which brings the latest killing to 18, were gunned down while in search of an escape route,” the source said.
The villagers fled and took refuge in other places for fear of another invasion since they cannot ascertain the identity of the bandits.
“We don’t know who they are. Before now, they would rob us but this time, they did not rob anybody. So, we are confused and worried,” the villagers said.
The state Police Commissioner, Adams Audu, confirmed the killings and burning of houses by the invaders, but declined comments on the number of casualties, saying the command would not want to speculate until investigation on the matter was concluded.
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