Suspected Herders Kill Farmer In Benue

Suspected armed herders have killed Emmanuel Kwaghchimin, a 60-year-old farmer, during an attack on his farm in Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.

The police said the incident occurred at about 3:30 pm on Friday in Atse Village, Mbajir Council Ward, Abako area of the local government.

The victim was working on his farm when the attackers struck and killed him.

Following a distress call, the Divisional Police Officer in Katsina-Ala led a team of officers to the scene. The body was evacuated to Aboh Hospital for a post-mortem examination before being released to the family for burial.

Police said security operatives have begun combing nearby bushes to track down the fleeing suspects, while investigations are ongoing.

Suspected Herders Kill Farmer In Benue is first published on The Whistler Newspaper