Panic has gripped residents of Tombo Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State following the killing of a former councillor, Mr. Atindiga Tsebee, by suspected armed herdsmen.
The incident occurred over the weekend along the Ayilamo–Anyiin Road, near Tsukwa Village, while the victim was returning from a security meeting held to discuss rising attacks in the area.
Sources said Tsebee was travelling in a vehicle belonging to another community leader, Zaki Terngu Iorhuna, when the attackers laid ambush and opened fire on them.
“They were returning from a meeting on how to curb the incessant attacks when the gunmen struck,” one of the sources said, adding that Tsebee died on the spot.
The killing has thrown the community into mourning, with many residents fleeing their homes for fear of further assaults.
Community leaders have appealed for increased military deployment to forestall renewed violence in the council area.
READ ALSO
- ‘I Am Only Human’ – Blessing CEO Acknowledges Mistakes In Tearful Video
- Super Falcons, three Nigerian stars make 2026 CAF awards shortlist
- Ondo police bust fake dollar factory, recover three bags of counterfeit notes
- Atiku Abubakar And The Burden of Statesmanship: When Political Desperation Overshadows Truth, Dignity And Civil Decorum
- AFCON 2027Q: Tanzania set for early arrival in Uyo ahead Super Eagles battle
As of the time of filing this report, the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP Udeme Edet, could not be reached for confirmation.
