Unknown gunmen at the weekend invaded the village of Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, and killed a couple.Police spokesman in the state, ASP. Moses Yamu, who confirmed the incident, said Mr Joseph Msen Akosu and his wife were shot dead in Agasha area of Guma Local Government Area.
He said the gunmen, after killing the couple, burnt their bodies beyond recognition before the police arrived at the scene and recover empty shell of rifle at the scene.He further explained that the mission of the arsonist against the couple could not be immediately ascertained.