By Peter Duru, Makurdi
The Benue State Police Command has condemned the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State chapter, Ardo Risku Muhammad, and one Yakubu Isa, describing the attack as a senseless criminal act capable of undermining ongoing peace and security efforts in the state.
Ardo Mohammad and Yakubu Isa were reportedly attacked and killed by unknown assailants on Friday while returning from a security meeting along the Okudu-Ogoli Road in Otukpo Local Government Area, LGA, of the state.
In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Udeme Edet, the Commissioner of Police, Benue State Command, CP Cletus Nwadiogbu, expressed deep concern over the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved families.
“The Command sees this unfortunate incident as a senseless and criminal act that is capable of undermining the peace and security efforts currently being sustained across the state,” the CP said.
