Suspected herdsman allegedly kill boat operator, attack three others in Makurdi

A woody canoe motor operator, identified arsenic Jerry Saleh, was reportedly amputated, portion 2 brothers, Edoh Adikwu and Adah Adikwu, were brutally attacked with machetes successful Makurdi, Benue State.

Another Tiv farmer, whose individuality remains unknown, besides sustained severe, life-threatening injuries.

The victims are presently receiving attraction astatine the Federal Medical Centre and Sandra Hospital successful Makurdi.

The incidental reportedly occurred connected Wednesday, March 25, 2026, astatine astir 6:15 p.m. astatine Afubo Island, located a abbreviated region from the Nigerian Army School of Military Engineering (NASME) office and little than 2 kilometres from the 72 Special Forces Battalion successful Makurdi.

According to an relationship shared by media adjutant to the House of Representatives subordinate representing Apa/Agatu Federal Constituency, Ekani Olikita, the situation began erstwhile astir 10 Fulani men boarded a motorized woody canoe from Wadata Market to Afubo Island but allegedly refused to wage their fares, starring to a heated argument.

“As the ensuing altercation escalated and the vessel approached the island, immoderate of the Fulani passengers repo...