Suspected Fulani herders killed Jonah Acheme on Saturday evening near the Oiji community in Benue State. The attack happened as he traveled home from Igah Ologbeche village on a road close to Idada community.
The murder took place in the southern part of Benue State, an area experiencing increasing tensions between herders and residents. This incident adds to recent violent attacks across neighboring Idoma communities, creating safety fears among people living there.
Local sources reported Acheme was ambushed on the road by gunmen. The full circumstances remain unclear. The Apa Local Government Area has seen similar security challenges in recent months.
Community members expressed concern about the growing pattern of violence. Security agencies have not released official statements about the attack or potential suspects. The remote location of the ambush complicated immediate response efforts from authorities.
The murder took place in the southern part of Benue State, an area experiencing increasing tensions between herders and residents. This incident adds to recent violent attacks across neighboring Idoma communities, creating safety fears among people living there.
Local sources reported Acheme was ambushed on the road by gunmen. The full circumstances remain unclear. The Apa Local Government Area has seen similar security challenges in recent months.
Community members expressed concern about the growing pattern of violence. Security agencies have not released official statements about the attack or potential suspects. The remote location of the ambush complicated immediate response efforts from authorities.
