Gunmen kill Benue MACBAN chairman after peace meeting

The Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association in Benue State, Ardo Muhammad, and another man named Yakubu Isah have been killed by gunmen in Otukpo Local Government Area. This happened on Friday after Muhammad attended a peace meeting convened by the Divisional Police Officer of Ohinmini LGA with Fulani leaders and the Ayunne community.

According to reports, Muhammad and Isah were returning from the meeting when gunmen ambushed their vehicle at Okudu community in Otukpo LGA. The Chairman of Otukpo LGA, Maxwell Ogiri, confirmed the incident, describing it as disturbing. He said the killing has raised tension in the community and environs.

The Chairman of Ohinmini LGA, Adole Gabriel, noted that the peace meeting was aimed at addressing lingering security concerns in Ayunne community after some people were killed there some time ago. The police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, confirmed that an investigation has commenced. This is a sad reminder that peace efforts can be brutally interrupted by violence.