Troops kill mysterious beast that killed four Benue

Troops of Operation Whirl Stroke on Monday night killed a mysterious beast with the head of a canine and the body of a human during a ferocious encounter in Benue.

A statement by the Director of Public Media, Defence Headquarters, Air Vice Marshal AY Maigida, said troops got a tip-off from the locals of Tembele village in Benue State and quickly went on hot pursuit of the beast.

“On sighting the beast, the troops in their usual manner of swiftness and uncommon dexterity, immediately neutralized it with precision firepower,” Maigida said.

Some residents of the village, however, told the troops that the beast had already killed four residents.

Medical personnel of the Nigerian Air Force Hospital were able to quickly respond and the remains of the deceased have since been deposited at the Air Force Base hospital morgue.

The statement added: “The general public is hereby enjoined to maintain good security awareness and immediately report any encounter to the nearest security station.

“The Chief of Defence Staff is therefore using this medium to once again assure all citizens of the C-in-C’s resolve to ensure the absolute safety of all citizens and their livelihoods.”