Benue State Police Command condemns the killing of the Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State and launches a full investigation into the attack. Police describe the incident as a criminal act and say it could undermine ongoing peace and security efforts in the state. The reports identify the victims as MACBAN’s Benue chairman, Ardo Rabo Mohammed/Ardo Risku Mohammed (as named across sources), and another man, Yakubu Isa.
MACBAN also condemns the killing and calls on security agencies to carry out a thorough probe and ensure that those responsible are brought to justice. Separately, the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution (IPCR) condemns the incident, describing it as a major setback to peacebuilding efforts in Benue.
Across the coverage, the common points are the condemnation by police and MACBAN, the identification of the victims, and the initiation of investigations, alongside concern from peace and conflict stakeholders about the potential impact on stability in the state.
