Jukun/Tiv crisis: Four killed in fresh attack

At least four people were feared killed on Monday at Jootar in Ukum Local Government Area in Benue State as militia suspected to be of Jukun stormed the border community nt , according to a local source occurred around 4 : 00 a. m . when the people were still sleeping .

“ They came shooting indiscriminately and burning down houses in the process .
“The militia came from Wukari in Taraba State fully dressed in military uniform and operated within one hour in which they burnt down houses, killed four persons,” the local , who did not want to be identified said
Efforts to get the Chairman of Ukum Local Government , Hon Tor- tyokaa Ibellogo were not successful but his Special Adviser on Media and Strategy Godwin Iwanan confirmed the incident .

“The attack on Jootar is rather unfortunate. Benue State is not at war with Taraba State . So , the Jukun militia attacked Jootar , a town in Ukum LG in the early hours of today leading to the death of at least four people
Benue State Police Command confirmed the attack on Jatoor .
The spokesperson for the command , Catherine Anene who spoke to our correspondent on telephone said that some hoodlums attacked the community .

“The Divisional Police Officer in Ukum said that some hoodlums invaded the community and burnt down houses but I have not been briefed if there is any death.
“ The Ukum DPO have gone to the community and will get back to the command when he returns to base ,” Anene said .

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