Alleged Shepherd killing police officers, 8 others in Benue

Armed people suspected of being a shepherd on Tuesday killed nine people, including a police officer, in several areas of the regional government area in the state of Benue.

The affected communities – Okwutanobe, Okpokpolo, Olegagbani, and Ikpele – located near the border with the state of Kogi were attacked by the Shepherd from last Friday to Tuesday.

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The Chairman of Agatu Lga, Melvin Ekeh, confirmed the attack to reporters on Wednesday.

He said: “At least four people were killed in Okwitanobe, Okpokpolo, and Olegugbani while five people, including a police officer, were killed at Ikpele today (Wednesday).”

“These attacks, which are thought to be retaliation, are very unfortunate.”