The Benue State Police Command on Wednesday confirmed that some gunmen burnt down the house of Teryima Nguher, the Chairman of Ukum Local Government Area, in Kyado village.
The Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ezeala, told the News Agency of Nigeria on Wednesday in Makurdi that the incidence occurred on Tuesday.
Ezeala said investigation so far showed that the gunmen invaded the house between 8pm and 10pm.
He said the police were yet to make any arrest but gave the assurance that the culprits would be arrested and brought to book.
Ezeala said that apart from Nguher’s house, no other one in the village was burnt during the incidence.
The police spokesman urged other residents to go about their normal activities as investigation into the matter was still on.
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