Tag: Herdsmen
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Many Feared Dead, Scores Missing as Suspected Herdsmen Attack Benue Community
By Opeyemi Adelakun Several residents are feared dead and about 30 others have been declared missing following a fresh attack by suspected armed herders on Agadagba community in Ohimini Local Government Area of Benue State. The latest violence reportedly occurred on Saturday evening, hours after gunmen had attacked nearby Ochobo community, where two people were…
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Court Frees Man in Alleged Cow Poisoning Case Following Herdsman’s Forgiveness
By Paul Joseph A Magistrate Court sitting in Ibadan has discharged a 66-year-old man, Tirimisiyu Lamidi, following the withdrawal of a case involving the alleged poisoning of a cow. The matter, heard at the Iyaganku Magistrates’ Court, was struck out after the complainant, Muhammed Isiaka, informed the court of his decision to forgive the defendant…
