Gunmen invade another church in Benue, ‘kill 7’

Residents of Benue state have been thrown into mourning again, following the invasion of another church by suspected herdsmen.

A source told TheCable that seven persons were killed in the incident which happened two days after two priests and 17 church members were shot dead at a Catholic church in Gwer west local government area of the state.

The fresh attacked took place at a church and a primary school in Logo local government area (LGA) of the state on Thursday morning.

Richard Nyajo, chairman of Logo local government, told journalists that herdsmen were responsible for the attack.

He said they invaded three villages in Mbamondo clan in early hours of the day, opening fire on people who were asleep in the church and school. Nyajo said the victims were taking refuge at the church following displacement from their communities.

He said seven dead bodies had already recovered from the attack which started from Mondo settlement village in the LGA.

On Wednesday, 22 persons were reportedly killed in Guma local government area of Benue.

The killings in the state have continued despite the efforts of government to find a lasting solution. The military had introduced operation cat race to check the violence in Benue and other north-central states but the situation has not been brought under control.

The Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN) called for nationwide protest over the killings in Benue.