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Suspected bandits reportedly kill 13 in Benue communities

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Gunmen suspected to be herdsmen reportedly killed 13 people during attacks on three communities in Benue State on Sunday.

The affected communities – Tse Lgar, Tse- Magu, and Tse-Dudu are located in the Goma local government area of the state.

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Residents told journalists that the attackers stormed the communities in the early hours of Sunday and killed eight people in Tse Lgar, three in Tse-Magu, and two in Tse-Dudu.

However, the state police command has not confirmed the attacks.

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