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A group of suspected kidnappers launched a deadly ambush on a passenger bus along the Makurdi-Otukpo highway in Benue State on the evening of Thursday, April 3, 2025, killing two people and abducting thirteen others. The incident occurred near Ikobi village in the Otukpo Local Government Area and has reignited concerns about the growing insecurity on Nigerian highways. The targeted vehicle, an…

By Emanuel Fabian, Fri 1 March 2024

The scene of a deadly shooting terror attack near the West Bank settlement of Eli, February 29, 2024. Two people were killed in the attack. (MDA)

Two people have been killed in the terror shooting attack near the West Bank settlement of Eli, according to the Magen David Adom ambulance service.

MDA director Eli Bin tells Army Radio that both victims were declared dead at the scene.

The male victims are in their 20s and 40s, respectively, per MDA.

The two were in a car at the gas station outside the settlement when the gunman approached and opened fire, according to reports. Medics scanned the area for potential additional victims.

The IDF says one terrorist involved in the deadly attack was shot dead by security forces.

"The troops are blocking roads and conducting a pursuit after additional suspects in the area," the IDF adds. No additional suspects were found.