Three people were killed in a horrific attack on Tse Orjime in Mbalagh Council Ward, Makurdi Local Government Area, according to the Benue State Police Command.
DSP Catherine Anene, the Benue Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), said in a statement that armed attackers broke into the village at around 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025.
According to her, local security personnel acted quickly and chased the assailants into the bushes.
According to her, “Tensions escalated further as irate youths attempted to set ablaze the residence of Hon. Alfred Berger, the lawmaker representing the constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly.
“Police officers intervened swiftly, successfully preventing the house from being destroyed.
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“At the end of the operation, three corpses were recovered and taken to the General Hospital, North Bank,” DSP Anene said.
“An investigation is ongoing to unravel the motive behind the attack and apprehend the perpetrators.”
