Gunmen Shot Dead Livestock Guard’s Commander In Benue Community; Residents Flee

By Babatunde Solanke

Gunmen went on rampage in Tine-Nune settlement in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State around 8:00pm on Sunday, 20 August, 2023 killing the Benue State Livestock Guard (BSLG) commander, Jarule Likita.

According to an eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity for fear of being attacked, said since that sad incident, residents of Tine-Nune settlement have deserted the community for fear of more attacks.

The eyewitness said that Likita was confirmed dead after he was shot several times in the chest by his assailants.

The eyewitness added that since that sad incident, residents of Tine-Nune settlement have deserted the community for fear of more attacks.

The eyewitness, who also revealed that the assassination the commander, marked the fifth killing of BNLG commanders in the area, expressed suspicion that there might be something behind this recurring killing of livestock guards which may only known to members of the BNLG and the criminals.

Meanwhile, as at the time of filling this report, the state police command is yet to comment on the sad incident.

There have been massive killings of defenseless villagers and security personnel in the area in the last two months by gunmen

Source:  DAILY POST