10 people killed as gunmen attack bar in Benue

News Update

No fewer than 10 people have been shot dead after unknown gunmen attacked a popular bar near the Okada Office in Akpehe, Makurdi, the capital of Benue State.

Newspaper learnt that the gunmen, believed to be suspected cultists, stormed the area at around 8 pm and opened fire on patrons at the bar, leaving more than 10 people dead and several others injured.

The area has since been deserted, as the gunmen continued to fire indiscriminately.