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Suspected herders kill farmer in Logo LGA, Benue
Suspected herders kill farmer in Logo LGA, Benue
By: Zagazola Makama
A farmer identified as Alphonsis Iorbe has been killed by suspected armed herders in Tse-Kanji, Ayilamo, Logo Local Government Area of Benue State.
Zagazola Makama was reliably informed that incident reportedly occurred on Tuesday, June 24, at about 1:00 p.m. while the deceased was working on his farm.
The sources said, following a distress call regarding the attack. Army troops, police and other security agencies were immediately deployed to the scene.
The body of the deceased was recovered from the farm, photographed, and deposited at the Ayilamo Mortuary for post-mortem examination.
Authorities said efforts were ongoing to track down those behind the attack and prevent further escalation of violence in the area.
Benue has remained one of the flashpoints of recurring farmer-herder clashes, often resulting in loss of lives, displacement, and destruction of livelihoods.
Suspected herders kill farmer in Logo LGA, Benue