Benue MACBAN chairman killed after attending peace meeting
Tension has risen in parts of Benue State following the killing of the state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, Alhaji Risku Muhammad, and his friend, Yakubu Isah. The attack happened shortly after they attended a peace meeting in Ohinmini Local Government Area. Community leaders and security officials have confirmed the incident and expressed concern over the renewed violence. The national leadership of MACBAN has condemned the killing and called for a thorough investigation.
What we know
- Alhaji Risku Muhammad and his companion were ambushed and killed after leaving a peace meeting in Ohinmini Local Government Area.
- The meeting was convened by the Divisional Police Officer to address recent violence in Ayunne Community.
- The Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, Maxwell Ogiri, and the Chairman of Ohinmini Local Government Area, Adole Gabriel, both confirmed the killings.
- The Benue State Police Command has begun an investigation into the incident.
- The national president of MACBAN, Baba Othman-Ngelzarma, described the killing as deeply disturbing and urged security agencies to ensure justice.
