Killer herder to be tried for murder in Benue
A suspected armed herder and killer in Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State has been arrested and will stand trial after being identified by a victim. The suspect, simply identified as Bagudu, was arrested by troops after the victim, Madam Ikpanya, reportedly recognised him and alerted community leaders, prompting a search that led […] Killer herder to be tried for murder in Benue
In the Gwer West Local Government Area of Benue State, a suspected armed herder and killer named Bagudu has been apprehended and will face trial for murder. Bagudu, a familiar figure to nearby communities, has been implicated in several attacks and killings. Madam Ikpanya, a victim of an assault, identified Bagudu after he attacked her and the motorcycle rider she was traveling with.
The assailant used a machete to kill the rider and inflicted multiple cuts on Ikpanya. Thankfully, she was discovered by helpful citizens and transported to a hospital for treatment. She made a full recovery after several days in the hospital. The traditional ruler of Naka, Gwer West, Chief Daniel Abomtse, and Tiza Tarnongo, President-General of the Tyoshin Community Development Association, expressed satisfaction with the arrest.
They anticipated that Bagudu would be prosecuted and shared stories of the violence residents in their area have endured. Upon the completion of police investigations, Bagudu will be brought before the Benue State High Court for arraignment.
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