Troops intercept armed herdsmen in Benue state

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.