By Peter Duru, Makurdi MAKURDI — The Benue State chapter of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has condemned the killing of several persons in Otukpo-Nobi, Otukpo Local Government Area, describing the attack as tragic and urging the public not to attribute responsibility to Fulani herders before security agencies conclude their investigation. […]

Ardo Mohammad and Yakubu Isa were killed in an ambush by armed men on June 26, 2026, around Okudu community while returning from a peace meeting held in neighbouring Ohimini LGA.

Governor Hyacinth Alia has ordered security agencies to hunt down the perpetrators of the attacks in Otukpo Local Government Area.