- Benue Miyetti Allah chairman Ardo Muhammad and another person lost their lives in an attack by gunmen in Otukpo, Benue State.
OTUKPO, BENUE STATE — Ardo Muhammad, the chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, and one other person died after gunmen attacked them in Otukpo, Benue State. Police authorities confirmed the incident and said they have started an investigation to identify those behind the attack.
Police said the attack has created tension in parts of Otukpo as residents and members of the association await more details. Security operatives have reportedly increased surveillance in the area while investigators gather information on the circumstances surrounding the incident.
Officials of the association and community leaders have expressed concern over the attack. Police said efforts are ongoing to track the gunmen and determine the motive behind the incident. Authorities also urged residents to remain calm and provide useful information that could help the investigation.
Ardo Muhammad according to ENB, served as a key leader of the Miyetti Allah association in Benue State and often represented the interests of cattle breeders in the region. Benue has witnessed several security incidents over the years involving farmers and herders, making security issues a major concern for residents and community leaders.
The development means security agencies may increase efforts to prevent further violence in the area while community leaders and stakeholders seek ways to ease tensions following the incident. Residents are expected to closely watch the outcome of the police investigation and any measures announced by the authorities.
