Benue State Police Command has confirmed that 10 persons have been killed by gunmen in Agatu Local Government Area on Sunday night.

The killing took place in farming and fishing community called Okokolo, Benue South Senatorial District.
Police spokesman Kate Anene, a Deputy Superintendent (DSP) said the Commissioner of Police has led a team of security men to the scene of the incident.

Anene said normalcy has been restored following the deployment of security men.

A member of the community, who pleaded anonymity, said the gunmen stormed the community in the night when the people were asleep and opened fire on houses killing 10 persons at the spot while others sustained injuries