Gunmen kill 4 mourners at funeral in Benue village

Gunmen have killed four mourners at a funeral ceremony in Imande Abur village, Mbategh council ward of Benue State.

Benue police spokesperson DSP Catherine Sewuese Anene said five people were shot, but only one person survived, after being rushed to the hospital.

The full statement by police:

“On the 13th November 2021 at about 0300hrs information was received that a group of gunmen numbering three (3) and identified by eyewitnesses to be known persons within Sankara area invaded Imande Abur village, Mbategh council ward and shot sporadically at mourners who were assembled at a funeral ceremony,” the statement said.

“Police teams within the area swiftly moved to the area but suspects took to their heels on sighting the police.

“Five persons sustained gunshot injuries and were rushed to hospital for treatment but unfortunately four of them lost their lives while receiving treatment.

“The Command commiserates with families of the victims and assures them that justice will definitely be served as detectives are already on the trail of identified suspects.”