Crime
Scores killed, houses, churches razed as Benue communities clash
An unknown number of people have been killed in a communal clash that broke out between Ipav and Yandev communities in Gboko Local Government Area of Benue State.
According to reports, the incident which began on Saturday and lasted till Sunday evening, was due to a land dispute between Mbakpegh of Ipav and Mbatur of Yandev communities at the bank of a stream called Amboor.
It was gathered that over 30 houses including worship centers were razed down during the incident.
An eyewitness, James Aondover, who posted the incident on his Facebook account, said economic tress like oranges, mangoes and cashews were cut down by the warring communities.
Details of the incident are still sketchy as the Benue Police command is yet to comfirm the incident.
