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Four Dead, Several Injured As Suspected Cultists Open Fire At Popular Bar In Makurdi

Suspected cultists opened fire at a popular bar in the Akpehe area of Makurdi, the capital of Benue State, leaving four people dead and several others injured.

It was gathered that the attack happened around 8 p.m on Sunday when gunmen stormed the bar without warning and started shooting at customers, causing panic and chaos.

One eyewitness, who narrowly escaped, said he was passing by when he heard a series of gunshots.

He described seeing people running in all directions but said no one could immediately tell why the bar was targeted.

Security forces later arrived at the scene and cordoned off the area for investigation.

Among those killed was Gabriel Terfa Gugur, who was known locally for claiming to resemble celebrity Kiddwaya.

Spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Sewuese Catherine confirmed the incident.

She said four people were confirmed dead, while several others who were injured are receiving treatment in the hospital.

Catherine added that an investigation into the attack is already underway.

See some photos below:

KanyiDaily also reported how a student of Yaba College of Technology (YABATECH) in Lagos was shot and killed in what appears to be a cult-related attack.

 

 

Tobias Sylvester

Tobias Sylvester is the news editor for Kanyi Daily News and is based in Lagos. Contact Tobias at editor@kanyidaily.com. Got a confidential tip? Submit it here

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