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Gunmen have killed a traditional ruler, his wife, son and two others in Olegabulu community in the Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The gunmen stormed the community on Thursday, April 23, 2026, by 8 pm.
According to an eyewitness, four people who rode on two motorcycles entered the residence of the traditional ruler and shot him and two members of his family.
He stated that, “The assailants were not Fulani because, at the time they alighted from their motorcycles, they exchanged pleasantries with people around in our dialect.
“So, nobody envisaged they were enemies, but as soon as they entered the traditional ruler’s house and opened fire, everyone scampered for safety. The assailants operated for almost 20 minutes. After attacking the traditional ruler’s residence, they moved to the next house and killed two people. One other person sustained injuries before they fled.”
Speaking on the incident, the Chairman of the Local Government, Melvin Ejeh, who confirmed the incident on Friday, April 24, said five people were killed and one person was injured, adding that police officers in the area had visited the scene.
“It’s true the incident happened. Five people were killed and one person injured during the attack,” Ejeh said.
However, the State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet, said she had yet to receive the report.
“I am yet to get the report, but I am still waiting for it,” Edet stated.
