Miyetti Allah Chairman killed after peace meeting in Benue

The state chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) in Benue State, Alhaji Risku Muhammad, was killed in an ambush by unidentified gunmen on Friday, June 26, 2026. The attack, which also claimed the life of his associate Yakubu Isah, occurred shortly after the two men attended a peace and security meeting in the state.

The victims were ambushed around 2 p.m. at Okudu village in Otukpo Local Government Area while returning from the meeting, which had been convened in the neighboring Ohinmini Local Government Area. The meeting, reportedly organized by the Divisional Police Officer of Ohinmini, involved community leaders and Fulani herders and was aimed at addressing recent violence and restoring peace in the Ayunne Community.

Local officials confirmed the killings and the resulting tension in the area. Maxwell Ogiri, Chairman of Otukpo Local Government Area, described the security situation as tense and appealed for calm, stating that security agencies were handling the matter. The Chairman of Ohinmini Local Government Area, Adole Gabriel, noted that the peace dialogue had been fruitful and expressed dismay that Muhammad was attacked shortly...