Pandemonium broke earlier today in Gboko LGA of Benue State when unknown gunmen hit the town killing a young man and injuring two others.According to an eye witness who spoke to BENUE.COM.NG, the incidence occurred around 8.45am in the morning when unknown gunmen chased and shot down the young man from his motorcycle at Sobaz Nig Ltd, a popular gas station in Yandev roundabout.
The young man who is said to hail from Buruku LGA of the state, fell from his motorcycle injuring himself but the killers ensured that he was dead by shooting him several times in the neck region before taking off.
Also caught up in the fire was an Okada rider who came to get fuel at the station and a little girl who was there to fetch water. Both were wounded and quickly rushed to the hospital for treatment.
The police arrived some moments later to collect the remains of the young man and hopefully begin investigation.
You will recall that Gboko has been notorious for such incidents. In January this year, Cletus Ternenge Labe, a popular pharmacist in Gboko, was assassinated by unknown gunmen sparking widespread protests from the youths.
As at press time, there hasn’t been any official statement from the police on this latest incident.
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