Gunmen have killed five people, including a traditional ruler, his wife, and their son, in Olegabulu community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The attack took place on Thursday night at about 8pm when the assailants arrived on two motorcycles and entered the residence of the monarch. According to a local source, the attackers initially greeted residents in the local dialect, which made people believe they were not a threat. However, shortly after gaining access to the compound, they opened fire, killing the ruler and two members of his family.
The attackers reportedly remained in the area for about 20 minutes before moving to a nearby house, where they shot and killed two additional residents. One person also sustained injuries during the нападение before the gunmen fled.
The chairman of the local government, Melvin Ejeh, confirmed the incident, stating that five people lost their lives while one person was injured. He added that security personnel had visited the scene following the attack.
Meanwhile, the state police spokesperson said she had not yet received an official report of the incident.
