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Scores killed, 35 corpses recovered as gunmen attack Benue IDP camp

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An unspecified number of persons living at the Internally Displaced Persons, IDP camp situated at the LGEA Primary School Mgban, in Nyiev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State have been killed by suspected herdsmen.

DAILY POST gathered that the incident occurred on Friday night when the assailants invaded the camp and opened fire on the occupants.

Nathaniel Ikyur, Chief Press Secretary to the state governor, Samuel Ortom confirmed the ugly development.

He said about 35 corpses have been recovered from the scene while several others were seriously injured.

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