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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the death of three persons following a deadly attack on Tse Orjime in Mbalagh Council Ward, Makurdi Local Government Area.<\/p>\n

According to a statement issued by the Benue Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Catherine Anene, the incident occurred at about 6:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 29, 2025, when armed assailants invaded the community.<\/p>\n

She said security operatives in the area responded promptly and pursued the attackers into the surrounding bushes.<\/p>\n

According to her, \u201cTensions escalated further as irate youths attempted to set ablaze the residence of Hon. Alfred Berger, the lawmaker representing the constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly.<\/p>\n

\u201cPolice officers intervened swiftly, successfully preventing the house from being destroyed.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt the end of the operation, three corpses were recovered and taken to General Hospital, North Bank,\u201d DSP Anene said.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn investigation is ongoing to unravel the motive behind the attack and apprehend the perpetrators.\u201d<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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