Gunmen Wednesday invaded Ayilamo, a village in Logo Local Government of Benue and killed five people.
The spokesman for the Police Command in the North-Central state, Sewuese Anene, said the attack occurred on Wednesday night.
“A few others sustained injuries,” Anene added.
She added that another attack occurred in Mbachohon community in Gwer-West Local Government, but added that details in respect of that incident were not available.
Unconfirmed reports implied that six people were killed in the Mbachohon attacks.
“The attacks are unfortunate; more security men are being deployed to the areas to restore peace,” Anene said.