Eight killed in suspected cult attack in Makurdi
At least eight people were reportedly killed by suspected cultists in the Aliade Street area of Makurdi, Benue State. According to a resident, the attack occurred in the early hours of the day when armed men invaded a house and shot several people. Joseph Keffi, Chairman of Makurdi Local Government Area, confirmed the incident and described it as cult-related. Ifeanyi Emenari, the Commissioner of Police, stated that the casualty figure might be lower than reported.
What happened
- Suspected cultists invaded Aliade Street in Makurdi and killed at least eight people, according to residents.
- Joseph Keffi said the attackers arrived on motorcycles between 2 am and 2:30 am, entered a compound, and shot four people sleeping inside.
- Four more people who came out after hearing gunshots were also shot dead.
- The attack was reportedly linked to a cult member who had a clash elsewhere and was being sheltered by friends, who were then targeted.
- Ifeanyi Emenari confirmed the incident but said the police recorded fewer casualties than initially reported.
