Tragedy struck in Benue State as unknown gunmen shot and killed a pastor of the Nongu U Kristu hen Tiv (NKST) church and his wife. The victims, identified as Rev. B.T. Iorngaghem and his wife, were attacked while serving at Zum Kelase U Gyenku in Sankera, Ukum Local Government Area.
In a separate but related incident within the same LGA, another victim, Thomas Tertindi Amuda Kachii, was reportedly gunned down by a local militia group known as “Government UCHA.” According to eyewitness accounts, he was killed in his father’s compound in Mbatyu, Lumbuv, Ucha, during the early hours of the day.
The deceased, Thomas, was the son of Zaki Amuda, the kindred head of Mbatyu community.
As of the time of this report, security agencies have not issued any official statement regarding the killings. The community remains in mourning as calls for justice and improved security intensify.
