The cultists’ rival war in Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State escalated after the attack on Monday, 6th November 2023, where 10 passengers of tricycles and a commercial motorcycle were killed in Ukoosaa-Atam village, Sai, of the same LGA.

It was revealed that the cultist who belong to one of the rival gangs raided the village and opened fire on the passengers on motorbikes and those in the tricycles killing 10 and leaving 10 injured.

“The spot where the attack and killings occurred on Monday evening was Ukoosaa-Atam which is just about one kilometer from Ayati town headquarters of Borikyo Council Ward of Ukum LGA.”

“The armed men, who everyone suspected were part of the ongoing gang fight in Ukum, came on a Baja motorcycle to the village and opened fire on passengers of Keke and a commercial motorcycles, killing 10 persons while others were injured.” It was revealed.

“This is one among the several attacks that have been going on in Ukum communities recently and people are now forced to flee their homes for fear of being killed.” A member of the village stated.

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Joseph Har, The Special Adviser to the Governor on Security and Internal Affairs while speaking on the security situation assured the people that the State Government is taking steps to stop the crisis between rival armed gangs.

“It is a rival gang fight and not a communal crisis, but I can assure you that the government is adopting measures including using the carrot and stick approach to ensure that the boys are persuaded to come out of their hiding and embrace peace.” He said.