A pastor with Nongu U Kristu hen Tiv, NKST, and his wife were shot dead by unknown gunmen in Benue state.
The pastor identified as Rev B.T Iorngaghem was pastoring with Zum Kelase U Gyenku when the gunmen cut his life short.
The incident happened in Sankera, Ukum Local Government Area of Benue State.
Another person identified as Thomas Tertindi Amuda Kachii, was also gunned down by the militia.
Eyewitnesses who were familiar with the incident stated that the young man was killed by “Government UCHA” a militia in Mbatyu, Lumbuv, Ucha, in the same Ukum LGA.
The young man was killed in his father’s compound in the early hours of today.
It was gathered that the deceased is the son of Zaki Amuda, the kindred head of Mbatyu.
At the time of this report, security operatives are yet to release a statement regarding the incident.
