Gunmen suspected to be Fulani herders have murdered an Inspector of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Joseph Ochogwu, in Benue State.
The was confirmed by the Media Assistant to the Commandant General of the NSCDC in the state, Ekunola Gbenga.
According to Mr. Gbenga, the Commandant of the corps in the state, Isah Ado, confirmed the killing during the handing over of over 460 cows belonging to Fulani herdsmen that were impounded by the Livestock Guards for violating the anti-grazing law of the state.
Speaking on his officer’s gruesome murder, Mr. Ado, said Mr. Ochogwu was killed in Guma Local Government Area in his line of duty, a fortnight ago.
He said an investigative panel has been set up to investigate the murder of the gallant officer whose corpse has been deposited in the morgue.
He stated that the North Central Zonal Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Danladi Ciroma, was cooperating with the corps to apprehend the perpetrators for possible prosecution.
Mr. Ciroma, who also reportedly confirmed the killing of the NSCDC officer, said Mr. Ochogwu was murdered while trying to ensure peace in the state.
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