The attack happened about 6.30 p.m., when traders were returning from the market, according to DSP Sewuese Anene of the Benue State Police Command.
According to the Police Public Relations Officer, PPRO, a joint operation of police and other security agents returned fire and repelled the bandits to the forest with gunshot wounds, where they are cordoned off.
Meanwhile, the deceased’s body has been deposited at the Abaji Primary Health Care Center, while the injured are being treated at the General Hospital.
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