(MENAFN)
9 people lost their lives in a shooting in the state of Benue in Nigeria on Saturday morning, police confirmed, according to Xinhua.
Catherine Anene, state police spokeswoman, said that a group of armed men launched fire on mourners of a burial, killing 4 people.
5 more people died in reprisal attacks on armed men by local communities.
She has also said an investigation is undergoing in the case and ensured that the culprits will be brought to justice.
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