Three farmers in Benue community reportedly murdered by suspected herdsmen
Reports indicate that three farmers in Ogbaulu community of Agatu LGA, Benue State, were ambushed and killed by suspected Fulani Herdsmen in the early hours of Friday, 3rd May, 2024.
The victims, identified as Edoh Alhassan, Echewija Edoh, and Simon Emmanuel, tragically lost their lives around 9:30 am while tending to their farms located between Ogbaulu in Agatu LGA and Imana in Apa LGA.
Agatu LGA Chairman, Yakubu Ochohepo Pencil, expressed his shock upon receiving the news of the farmer's murder at approximately 10 am on the same day.
He urged the security agencies to swiftly remove the herdsmen responsible for such unprovoked attacks and killings, stating that they are currently residing in border communities between Apa and Agatu LGAs, including Akpete, Ikobi, and Imana.
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