One killed, another injured in suspected herdsmen attack on Benue community

By Peter Duru
MAKURDI — Tension has enveloped Tse Orhungul settlement on the outskirts of Yogbo in Mbayer/Yandev Council Ward of Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following an attack by suspected armed herders that left one person dead and another seriously injured.
The incident, which occurred on Tuesday evening, was reportedly triggered by a dispute over cattle allegedly grazing on a maize farm near the community.
Residents said a group of youths discovered the cattle destroying crops and seized one of the animals before taking it to a security post in Yogbo.
According to community sources, the action was intended to compel the owners of the cattle to appear and discuss ...