
A farmer was shot dead and several others sustained gunshot injuries during an attack by unidentified gunmen in the Urugbam community of Biase Local Government Area in Cross River State. The incident occurred on Saturday evening when the attackers invaded local farmlands, according to residents who spoke to Daily Trust.
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