The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a deadly attack that occurred on Sunday night in the Akpehe area of Makurdi, the state capital.

DAILY POST reports that unknown gunmen attacked a popular bar near the Okada Office in Akpehe at around 8 p.m.

The assailants, believed to be suspected cultists, opened fire on patrons, resulting in several deaths and multiple injuries.


Confirming the incident, the Benue State Police Public Relations Officer, Anene Sewuese Catherine, attributed the attack to suspected cultists.

She disclosed that four people lost their lives in the attack.

Speaking to DAILY POST on Monday morning, Catherine said, “The suspected cult attack at Akpehe has been confirmed, and investigations have commenced. Four persons were confirmed dead, and others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital.”

“The Commissioner of Police, CP Emenari Ifeanyi, warns hoodlums greeting him with crime to desist from such acts, as he will not tolerate crime under his watch.”

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