Four persons have been reported dead as suspected cult members attacked a popular bar around Akpehe in Makurdi, the Benue State capital.

It was gathered that the gunmen stormed the bar around 8 pm on Sunday, April 27, 2025 and opened fire on the patrons.

Several others were reportedly injured during the attack, which was said to have lasted only a few minutes.

An eyewitness, who claimed to have escaped by a whisker, said he was passing by around 8 p.m. when he heard sporadic gunshots as some youths suspected to be cult members invaded a bar within Akpehe.

“I saw people running helter-skelter but no one could say what might have informed the gunmen to invade the bar,” the eyewitness said.

It was gathered that security operatives later moved to the area and cordoned off the scene.

One of the victims was identified as Gabriel Terfa Gugur, who called himself a ‘Kiddwaya celebrity look-alike.’

Spokesperson of the State Police Command, Sewuese Catherine, who confirmed the incident on Monday disclosed that four persons lost their lives in the attack while others are currently receiving treatment at the hospital. 

The PPRO added that investigations have commenced.