The Benue Police Command said four persons were killed in the early hours of Saturday by yet to be identified gunmen.
The state Commissioner of Police, Mr. Mukaddas Garba, disclosed that the incident occurred during the burial of one Tor Amaafu, in Tongov district of Katsina-Ala Local Government Area.
Reports said the gunmen numbering over 10, opened fire on the mourners, killing four persons in the process, while several others were left with varying degrees of injuries.
The CP said the police has commenced investigation into the matter assuring residents that the perpetrators would be fished out and brought to book.
He also solicited the assistance of the public with relevant information that would lead to the arrest of the perpetrators.
