At least four people have been confirmed dead following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State on Saturday evening.
The incident reportedly plunged the community into panic as gunmen invaded the area, forcing residents to flee for safety.
Local sources disclosed that four bodies had been recovered at the time of filing this report, while several others remain unaccounted for, raising concerns that the casualty figure could rise.
One of the victims was said to have survived the attack but is currently unconscious, while search efforts continue for those still missing.
Eyewitnesses described a scene of chaos, with many residents escaping into nearby bushes and neighbouring communities to avoid the attackers.
Families of the missing persons are said to be anxiously awaiting updates as efforts to locate them continue.
As of the time of this report, the spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, has yet to release an official statement, leaving details of the incident still unclear.
