By Favour Ulebor, Abuja
The Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) has condemned the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Benue State Chapter, Ardo Risku Mohammed, describing the incident as a major setback to ongoing peacebuilding efforts in the state.
In a statement signed on Sunday by its Director-General, Dr. Joseph Ochogwu, the Institute said the late MACBAN chairman was widely known for promoting dialogue, reconciliation and peaceful coexistence among the diverse communities in Benue State.
According to the IPCR, Mohammed’s efforts to strengthen understanding and foster cordial relations among different ethnic and religious groups earned him widespread respect across the state.
The Institute described his death as not only a painful loss to his family and the MACBAN community but also a significant setback to efforts aimed at promoting lasting peace in Benue.
