A retired army officer was fatally shot during an assault in Anem Village within the Ikyurav-Ya region of Kwande Local Government Area, Benue State.
According to reports, the attack took place on February 8, 2026, around 5:00 p.m. The victim, identified as Chiayongo Jem’m, was allegedly targeted by suspected bandits associated with the Fulani herdsmen, as noted by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
A source revealed that the remains of the deceased were taken by family members to an undisclosed mortuary in Ikyogen.
In response to the incident, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Jato-Aka assembled a combined patrol team to investigate the area and search nearby bushes for the suspects.
The State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) is currently overseeing the investigation into this case.
Updates regarding the investigation will be provided as they become available.
In a related incident, suspected herdsmen attacked the settlement of Tomatan on Monday night, leading to the death of one person.
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