Armed bandits terrorizing parts of Benue State have attacked three communities in the Entekpa area of Adoka Ward in the Otukpo Local Government Area of the state.
DAILY REPORT Nigeria reports that the latest attack which took place on Sunday night, has left at least seven people dead.
According to residents, a yet-to-be-ascertained number of people remain missing from the attack.
The affected include Iwili, Umogidi, and Opaha in Entekpa Ward.
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The Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Alfred Oketa Okwu, who confirmed the attack on Tuesday, said security forces recovered his seven bodies.
The spokesperson for the Benue State Police Command, Catherine Anene was yet to comment on the incident as of press time.