The police confirmed the findings in a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Udeme Edet. He said detectives were immediately dispatched to the scene, and preliminary investigations point to cult-related motives. The police disclosed that 11 suspects have been arrested in connection with the attack, while efforts continue to capture the alleged gang leader and other fleeing members. The bodies of the victims have been taken to the morgues of the Benue State University Teaching Hospital and a private hospital in Makurdi for identification and post-mortem examinations.
As the investigation unfolds, residents remain fearful, calling for stronger security measures to prevent further bloodshed. The incident underscores the urgent need for sustained efforts to dismantle cult networks and protect innocent lives in Benue State.
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