Benue Farmer Beheaded While Harvesting Millet, Community Blames Herdsmen Militia

Armed herdsmen behead farmer in Benue community - Newsy People

Suspected armed herdsmen have beheaded a farmer identified as Gabriel Vandefan in Ukpiam community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.     According to a Facebook user, Mr. Ango Japhet T, the brutal attack occurred on Thursday afternoon, July 24, 2025 at Tse Aghem.     The victim had gone to inspect his farm in the company of a woman when they were ambushed by the assailants.      While the woman narrowly escaped with her life, Mr. Van…

Benue farmer beheaded while harvesting millet, community blames herdsmen militia

A wave of grief and outrage has swept through Uikpam community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following the gruesome murder of a local farmer, Mr. Gabriel Vandefan, who was reportedly killed by suspected herdsmen militia on Thursday while attempting to harvest millet in his backyard. According to community sources, Mr. Vandefan had ventured out despite the risks, driven by desperation to secure food for his family amidst worsening …

Benue Killings: Security Agencies Colluding with Fulani Militia:  Barr Utoo - Truth Nigeria

Argues Farmer-herder Clash Theory Deployed as False Narrative By Ekani Olikita  (Makurdi) Franc Utoo, a Yelwata native, has accused Nigerian Security Agencies of conniving with Fulani Militia in the ceaseless killing of Benue residents  “Fulani officials in the military do participate in attacks by Fulani jihadists on Benue Communities, and the military usually go after […]