The police authorities in Benue have confirmed the attack on Otobi community in the Otukpo Local Government Area of the state. Gunmen had stormed the community in the early hours of Tuesday, killing five people, according to information earlier gathered.
Among the victims is a House of Assembly candidate for Otukpo-Akpa State Constituency on the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in the 2019 general election, Igbabe Ochi.
However, in a statement on Tuesday, the Command’s spokesman, Udeme Edet, said four persons were killed in the attack, contrary to media reports.
“We can confirm that an incident occurred earlier today at Otobi-Akpa. Tragically, four individuals have lost their lives,” the Command’s spokesman said. He commiserated with the families of the victims, assuring the Command’s commitment in bring the attackers to justice. “Our thoughts and deepest condolences are with the family and loved ones affected by this incident.
“Investigation is in progress, and efforts are being made to arrest the perpetrators to face justice,” Edet stated.
