<p class="">The Police has said that unknown gunmen killed three persons on Tuesday at Moon District, Kwande Local Government Area of Benue State.</p>
<h1>The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Ms Catherine Anene, told newsmen in Makurdi on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, that the gunmen were suspected to be herdsmen.</h1>
<p class="">“<em>On March 3rd, unknown gunmen, suspected to be herders, invaded Moon district, Kwande Local Government Area and shot sporadically at persons sited at the river bank.</em></p>
<p class=""><em>“During investigation, one male and two female corpses were recovered.</em></p>
<p class=""><em>“However, more police teams have been deployed to the area to restore peace and order, while investigation is still in progress,</em>” she said.</p>
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<p class="">Anene urged the public to remain calm adding that more security operatives had been deployed within the state to protect lives and property.</p>