Some gunmen have reportedly killed 24 residents in Zaki Akpuuna 1 and Diom communities of Mbaterem district in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, North Central Nigeria.

The killings occurred on Saturday morning, when the terrorists invaded the communities around 8am. Locals confirmed that the gunmen attacked Zaki Akpuuna on Saturday morning and killed 24 people. They did not only massacre the residents including women and children but also burnt down several houses in adjourning villages.

The local said, “You know that the three local government areas in Sankera axis had long been under these local bandits headed by Gana, and since he was killed his men have divided and been controlled by their leaders.

“The cause of this morning attack is not known yet but the information we heard was that some gunmen numbering about 20 invaded Akpuuna and other villages in Ukum local government and killed many people and burnt down several houses. At least, 24 bodies have been recovered and the search is still on to find missing people."

The chairman of Ukum local government, Mr Kartyo Tyoumbur, has confirmed the attack.

He said that 24 bodies they killed had been recovered so far from the two villages.

Ever8090:
Nawaooo, how exactly does people sleep after killing their fellow human being like chicken?