SAN FRANCISCO, April 26, (THEWILL) – Two days after two priests and 17 church members were shot dead at a Catholic church in Gwer west local government area of Benue state, another attack has occurred.
According to locals, the fresh attack, carried out by suspected heardsmen, took place at a church and a primary school in Logo local government area (LGA) of the state on Thursday morning.
Richard Nyajo, chairman of Logo local government, told journalists that the attackers invaded three villages in Mbamondo clan in early hours of the day, opening fire on people who were asleep in the church and school.
Nyajo revealed that the people were taking refuge at the church following displacement from their communities.
He said seven dead bodies had already been recovered from the attack which started from Mondo settlement village in the LGA
