Three dead as Fulani herdsmen and farmers clash in Benue
No fewer than three persons have been confirmed dead in a renewed clash between Fulani herdsmen and farmers at Akpagodogbo, in Otukpa Local Government Area of Benue State. According to reports, the crisis started last night August 9th when cows belonging to the herdsmen strayed into the farmland of residents of the community, destroying farm produce. An argument ensued and this degenerated into a fight that has left three people dead with many properties and farm lands destroyed.
Police officers have been drafted to the area to maintain law and other.