The governor of Benue State, Samuel Ortom, has alleged that suspected herdsmen attacked and shot at him last week at his farm, which is located along Makurdi-Naka Road in Makurdi, Benue State capital.

During an interview with newsmen in Makurdi, Ortom said:

Just last week I was on my farm that is situated in the outskirts of Makurdi town when armed herdsmen came there and shot at me. They also shot at the vehicle of our Livestock Guards who came there and shattered it. We had to call the joint military security team, Operation Whirl Stroke, OPWS, who came and saved the situation.

The governor vowed never that he would never give in to any attempt to silence him for being a mouthpiece for his people. He once again reiterated his call for the arrest and prosecution of the leaders of Miyetti Allah, whom he allege are instigating violence against Benue State farmers.

Recall that one of the highest numbers of farmers/herdsmen attacks has been recorded in Benue State.

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