Oyogist has learned that several dare devil gunmen stormed Ikpomolokpo palace in Gege ward of Ado Local Government Area in Benue State in the early hours of Monday, killing the son of the monarch and taking his daughter into captivity.
According to eye Witnesses, the gunmen stormed the community and went straight to the palace of the clan head where they wreaked havoc.
The villagers said that they heard gunshots severally from the residence of the clan head but could not intervene because they themselves were helpless.
Chairman of Ado LGA, Chief James Oche, while confirming the incident to newsmen in Makurdi, said he received a distress call regarding the incident.
“Some gunmen today (Monday) entered into the residence of the clan head of Ipomoloko through the fence and asked for the wife of the clan head from the son whose name is Thompson.” he said.
