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2 soldiers, 15 villagers killed in a fresh attack by gunmen in Apa LG (Graphic Photos)
Two soldiers and 15 villagers have been reportedly killed in a fresh attack by armed invaders on three communities of Apa Local Government Area in Benue State.
Locals said that the attacks happened simultaneously at about 6pm on Tuesday in Opaha, Odogbo and Edikwu communities in Apa LGA.
A local simply identified as Kole, said 17 bodies including two soldiers of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) were recovered from nearby bushes early hours of today (Wednesday) after security operatives combed the area.
The local also told our correspondent that one of the deceased soldiers was the commander of the unit which confronted the armed invaders in their bid to repel the attackers from the communities while under seige.
Chairman of Apa Development Association, Barrister Eche Akpoko, confirmed that there was an attack in the area on Tuesday night.
Akpoko said, at the time of his contact with the community, 10 dead bodies including two soldiers were already recovered.
List of dead bodies recovered in Opaha community:
- Gowon Obaje
- Alade Obaje
- Obiabo Acheme
- Iyacho
- OchalefuAjeibi
- Apochi Ime
- Gowon Acheme
- Adams
- Alhaji Edohkede
- Gabriel Omale
- Ogwola Odagboyi
- Omale Odagboyi’s son
- Abichele Ochogeka.
This is another attack coming in the wake of series of attacks on the area.
