Gunmen kill pregnant woman, eight others in Benue community

Gunmen kill pregnant woman, eight others in Benue community

Suspected armed herdsmen numbering over 15 have attacked Aliko community and killed nine persons, including a pregnant woman .

The chairman of Agatu Local Government area, Hon.Yakubu Ochepo, who confirmed the attack.

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He told The Nation on phone that over 500 persons were displaced and many others wounded.

“Seven corpses have been  recovered ,including a pregnant woman and others victims,” he said.