Killer herder to be tried for homicide in Benue

The suspect, merely recognized as Bagudu, was arrested by troops after the sufferer, Madam Ikpanya, reportedly recognised him and alerted group leaders, prompting a search that led to his seize in a hideout.

Bagudu, a cattle herder stated to be acquainted to residents of communities across the space, has allegedly been linked to a number of assaults and killings.

Ikpanya stated the assailant attacked her and the bike rider conveying her, killing the rider with a machete whereas inflicting a number of cuts on her.

She survived the assault after being rushed to hospital by good Samaritans, the place she spent a number of days receiving therapy earlier than recovering.

The conventional ruler of Naka, Gwer West, Chief Daniel Abomtse, and the President-General of the Tyoshin Community Development Association, TCDA, Tiza Tarnongo, welcomed the arrest.

The group leaders expressed hope that the suspect would face prosecution, whereas recounting the assaults and different atrocities allegedly suffered by residents of the realm.