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Unidentified gunmen have reportedly ambushed the convoy of Prince Shimapever Jiji, the lawmaker representing the Logo State Constituency in the Benue State House of Assembly.
The assault took place in Anyiin, situated within the Logo Local Government Area, resulting in the immediate death of a former Councillor of Tombu Ward, identified as Tsebee.
A community member, who wished to remain anonymous, informed our correspondent via phone that the legislator had visited Tombu Council Ward to express condolences to the families of victims who lost their lives in a previous attack last Thursday, which resulted in approximately three fatalities.
According to the source, the convoy came under intense gunfire while returning from this visit.
He stated, “The unknown assailants, who were numerous, began firing indiscriminately at the vehicles upon spotting the convoy in Anyiin, resulting in the death of a former Councillor of Tombu Council Ward and injuring several individuals in the convoy.”
In a phone conversation, the Chairman of Logo Local Government Area, Clement Kav, confirmed the incident and strongly condemned the attack.
He urged security agencies to ensure that those responsible for the crime are brought to justice.
He remarked, “Our son came home to sympathize with the families of those who were killed in last Thursday's attack. I was supposed to be part of his entourage, but the governor called me for a meeting. I was shocked to learn that the Logo representative was attacked on his return journey in Anyiin late Saturday evening.”
Efforts to contact the Public Relations Officer of the Benue State Police Command, Udeme Edet, for an official statement were unsuccessful, as her phone line was unreachable at the time of this report.
What happened to Prince Shimapever Jiji's convoy?
Prince Shimapever Jiji's convoy was ambushed by unidentified gunmen in Anyiin, resulting in the death of a former Councillor and injuries to several others.
What was the purpose of the legislator's visit to Tombu Council Ward?
The legislator visited to offer condolences to the families of victims who died in a previous attack.
What was the reaction of local officials to the attack?
Clement Kav, the Chairman of Logo Local Government Area, condemned the attack and called for justice against those responsible.
