The M23 armed group on Wednesday claimed responsibility for a drone attack targeting an airport in the DR Congo, further dimming hopes for a swift peace in the country’s volatile eastern region.

“Yesterday was Abande market day. People were buying and selling when the herders attacked. They looted shops, took away large sums of money and later set the market on fire. As of 11:55pm, some of the victims’ bodies were conveyed to Jato-Aka by personnel of the Mobile Police Force stationed in the area,” he said.

At least 16 persons have reportedly been killed following an attack by suspected armed herdsmen on Abande settlement in Mbaikyor Ward, Turan, Kwande Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, sparking fresh outrage over the worsening security situation in the area.

Amadi explained that he is not aware that any policeman of any capacity or rank has visited the premises since the incident.

The Lagos State Government, in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Works, concluded plans to commence repair works on the failed asphalt sections of the ramp/service lane linking Inner Marina to Apongbon Bridge, as well as sections of Apongbon Bridge on both the inbound and outbound lanes.