50-year-old man gunned down in Benue

A 50-year-old man, identified as Alhaji Sadauna, has been killed by gunmen during an attack on Gbajimba village in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

The incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday when the attackers reportedly invaded the community and targeted the victim before escaping.

Security analyst Zagozola Makama reported that the gunmen struck at about 10:00 a.m., prompting an immediate response from security forces stationed in the area.

“Troops of Sector 1, Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS), stationed in Gbajimba, immediately mobilised to the scene after receiving the report,” the source said.

By the time the soldiers arrived, sources disclosed that Alhaji Sadauna, aged 50, had already succumbed to his injuries.

“The troops swiftly pursued the fleeing gunmen along their suspected escape routes, but no contact was made,” the source added.

According to the sources, the troops subsequently secured the community and evacuated the victim’s body, which was later handed over to officers of the Nigeria Police attached to the Gbajimba Police Division.

The source said efforts were ongoing to track down and apprehend those responsible for the killing.