12 persons allegedly killed in fresh attacks in Tarka LG in  Benue

Picture: Youths in Tiortyu , who gathered to protest the killings in their community

12 persons allegedly killed in fresh attacks in Tarka LG in  Benue

Late night attack on Tiortyu community in Tarka Local Government Area of Benue State, North-Central Nigeria last Monday has  allegedly left 12 people dead.

Impeccable sources disclosed that the incident occurred at about 11pm, among the dead includes , women and children whose remains have been recovered from the scene of the attacks.

It was gathered that many others had sustained injuries from gunshots while scampering to  safety.

Independent sources revealed that those injured were currently receiving treatment  at  NKST Christian Hospital in Uchi.

Tiortyu community is located 30 kilometres  from Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

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