Troops intercept armed herdsmen in Benue state

Troops deployed in Exercise AYEM AKPATUMA have intercepted a large number of Armed herdsmen in Asom village, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following a tip off.

The bandits on sighting the troops at Ukaa and Babban Ruwa area opened fire on them. One herdsman was killed during the encounter.

Similarly, troops on patrol on 3 April 2018 rescued two persons shot by suspected herdsmen along Gbajimba -Kaseyo road.

Recall that on January 1st, a clash between herdsmen and farmers led to the death of over 70 persons.