Fear has gripped residents of Tombo Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area of Benue State over the killing of a former councilor, Mr. Atindiga Tsebee, in an ambush by suspected armed herdsmen.
The incident occurred over the weekend along the Ayilamo–Anyiin road near Tsukwa Village, while the deceased was returning from a security meeting convened to address rising insecurity and attacks in the area.
According to sources, the attackers ambushed the vehicle in which the victim was travelling and opened fire on the occupants.
“The vehicle belonged to another community leader, Zaki Terngu Iorhuna.
“They were returning from a security meeting to discuss the spate of attacks in the communities when the armed herdsmen ambushed and opened fire on them, killing Tsebee on the spot,” the source said.
The attack has thrown the community into mourning and heightened tension over renewed attacks.
Residents are said to have deserted the community for fears of reprisal assaults, while community leaders have called for increased military presence to prevent further violence in the area.
As of the time of filling this report, the spokesperson of the Benue State Police Command, DSP, Udeme Edet could not be reached to confirm the incident.
