A government official lost his life following an armed robbery that occurred in the Benenitra commune, in the Atsimo Andrefana region, yesterday. The incident took place around 2 a.m. on Thursday in the Berevo fokontany, Benenitra commune and district. According to reports, the town hall was targeted by the criminals. Five armed individuals were involved in the attack, carrying guns and weapons. They forcibly entered the building and confronted the owner. Although there was an exchange between the criminals and the property owner, the attackers were more numerous and overpowered him. The robbers did not hesitate to use violence. A second government official in the Benenitra commune was killed as a result. The criminals ransacked the premises and took away their loot after killing the owner. Among the items stolen was a firearm, according to information received. They fled the scene once they had obtained what they were looking for. Local authorities and security forces were immediately notified and launched an investigation. By yesterday, local officials and security personnel had already begun pursuing and searching for the perpetrators.