Military authority in Makurdi, Benue State, on Thursday said that it had arrested two suspected Fulani militia who were about to attack Gov. Samuel Ortom’s fish farm and other villages in Guma Local Government Area of the state.

In a statement issued on Thursday, the Assistant Director, Army Public Relations 707 Special Force Brigade, Nigeria Army, Major Olabisi Ayeni, said that the suspects were arrested on Tuesday while the troops were on a routine patrol along Gbamjiba- Iyiodeh road in Guma Local Government Area.

“The militia who were suspected to be converging, possibly for an attack on Governor Ortom’s fish farm and other innocent citizens were about to be approached for questioning when they opened fire on the troops who later engaged them.

“The violent herdsmen who also fought back was at the same time trying to withdraw.

“The Special Forces Operators intensified their pursuit and succeeded in arresting two of them while others fled in disarray.

“The herdsmen had since been handed over to the police,” the military spokesman said.

Trexnemesis:


Did you read the write-up at all? Go back and use your eyes, my friend!

DrRasheed:
I Just Don't Care. Same Igbos Sold Weapons To Them Considering It Marketting.

usba:
we go strike them down

Turantula:

But two of your men got arrested. So go and regroup before thinking of striking back

Bosun:
Arresting is one thing, prosecuting at the right time and passing the right judgment is another. So, let us wait and see.

vorigan:


http://punchng.com/troops-arrest-fulani-herdsmen-planning-attack-on-benue-community/

Donpresh95:
They were caught because they were planning to attack The Governors farm Abi ? What about thousands of ordinary citizens whose farm are being grazed down, loosing their lives, Who is protecting them? OR IS THE SECURITY BUILT TO PROTECT ONLY THE ELITE