In the Tse-mkem Mbashimbe Mbabuande area of Benue State's Gwer West LGA, armed men have attacked and killed at least three individuals.
On the phone, locals informed our correspondent that the three victims were killed over the weekend in two different incidents.
According to a source, Ikyodio Ashimom was killed on Saturday at his hamlet in Mbapa, while Aondoakula Mkem and his unidentified aide were killed on Sunday while chopping wood in the bush.
SP Catherine Anene, the state's police spokesman, said she was unaware of the crimes taking place while they were out of town.