Gunmen attack mourners in Benue, kill 4 — Police
At a burial ceremony in Tongov district of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State, the Police Command confirmed the killing of four persons in the early hours of Saturday, August 17, 2019..
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Garba claimed that the force had commenced investigation into the matter, assuring that the perpetrators would be brought to book.
He urged the public to assist the police with relevant informations that would lead to the culprits arrest.
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According to NAN, an eyewitness said the gunmen, who numbered over 10, opened fire on the mourners and killed many while others sustained injuries in the process.
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