Residents of Tombo Council Ward in Logo Local Government Area, Benue State, are gripped by fear following the killing of a former councilor, Mr. Atindiga Tsebee, in an ambush allegedly carried out by armed herdsmen.

The attack occurred over the weekend along the Ayilamo–Anyiin road near Tsukwa Village, as Tsebee was returning from a security meeting convened to address rising insecurity and attacks in the area.

According to sources, the assailants ambushed the vehicle in which Tsebee was traveling and opened fire, killing him instantly. The vehicle reportedly belonged to another community leader, Zaki Terngu Iorhuna.

“They were returning from a security meeting to discuss the spate of attacks in the communities when the armed herdsmen ambushed and opened fire on them, killing Tsebee on the spot,” a source said.

The killing has thrown the community into mourning and heightened fears of further attacks. Many residents have reportedly fled the area, while community leaders are calling for an increased military presence to prevent further violence.

As of the time of filing this report, the Benue State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, could not be reached to confirm the incident.