Gunmen attack Otukpo, kill one, abduct another in Benue

Gunmen suspected to be kidnappers have unleashed terror in the Asa 2 area of Otukpo town, located in Otukpo Local Government Area of Benue State.

The violent attack, which occurred around 7:00 p.m. on Monday, has left residents in shock and fear.

According to eyewitness accounts, the assailants fatally shot one victim, identified as Mr. Onche Akatu, at his residence.

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In a separate but related incident, another individual, Mr. Ocheche, was abducted while returning home after unknowingly encountering the kidnappers.

Sources disclosed that the tragic event has left many residents fleeing the area in search of safety, as violent killings and kidnappings have become increasingly common in the community.

A source, who spoke under condition of anonymity said, “Mr Akatu Onche was gunned down by suspected kidnappers along Asa 2 area of Otukpo at about 7:00 pm on Friday. “Unfortunately, he (Akatu) couldn’t survive the gunshots but died early morning on Tuesday.

“The kidnappers went further and abducted a man near the scene and whisked him to an unknown destination.”

Efforts to contact the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, CSP, Catherine Anene, proved abortive as she did not return calls to her mobile telephone as of the time of this report.