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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>Armed bandits have again attacked and killed a man, and abducted his daughter and two teenagers in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.<\/p>\n

It was gathered from sources that the gunmen attacked and killed the man identified as John Ajaka in his farm and whisked away his daughter, Owakoyi John and two other teenagers.<\/p>\n

The victim, who hailed from Ogwule Ankpa Village in Ogwule Ogbaulu Ward, was brutally killed while working on his farm.<\/p>\n

The Executive Chairman of Agatu Local Government Council, James Melvin Ejeh confirmed the incident which occurred on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

He described the incident as callous, despicable and wicked, vowing that perpetrators whom the security agencies are currently in hot pursuit of would be tracked down and brought to justice.<\/p>\n

Ejeh reassured the people of Ogwule in particular and Agatu in general of their security.<\/p>\n

He said the authority of the Council is closing in on the criminal elements, vowing that the abducted girls would be released soon.<\/p>\n

Ejeh called on the people to maintain calm and remain peaceful, adding that in spite of the unprovoked actions, they should not take laws into their hands.<\/p>\n

He assured that painstaking measures were being taken by government to end their lingering security issues.<\/p>\n

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