A day after the Nigerian Army arrested a notorious herdsman said to be the brain behind most killings in Benue state, another herdsman has been nabbed by soldiers in the state. The Army in a statement signed by Brigadier General Texas Chukwu, Director, Army Public Relations said troops of 72 Special Forces Battalion deployed in operation Mesa while on patrol at Adagu village in Guma LGA of Benue state, arrested one militia herdsman, Idi Gemu.
The statement listed items recovered to include one AK 47 rifle with 3 rounds of 7.62mm special ammunition.
It added efforts were to arrest other members of the group who fled the area following the superior firepower of the troops during a shootout.
“Members of the public are once again reminded to report any suspicious activities to security agents.”