Bandits lotGunmen on Saturday invaded Zaki Akpuuna 1 and Diom communities of Mbaterem district in the Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State, killing 24 residents.
Ukum is one of the three hotspots in the Sankera axis, where bandits suspected to be gang members of the slain Terwase Akwaza, aka Gana, hold sway. Other hotspots are Logo and Katsina Ala.
Sunday PUNCH gathered that the gunmen invaded the sleepy communities around 8am on Saturday.
Locals, who spoke to our correspondent on the phone, said the attackers burnt several houses in adjourning villages.
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