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How suspected fulani militias murdered Benue farmer on Christmas eve (Photos)

A man identified as Mr Iorwuese Myaga a father of seven children and a resident of Anawah settlement in Ukemberagya Gaambe-Tiev Logo LGA was reportedly murdered by suspected Fulani herdsmen terrorists on his farm where he went to harvest corn.

A source disclosed that “they ambushed and shot him at a close range behind the neck piercing his gullet through the stomach.

“His corpse was recovered 25/12/18 and buried at his country home Tse Ikyem, Ukemberagya Gaamne-Tiev Logo LGA Benue state.

Until this gruesome murder, Mr Iowuese Myaga was a christian and a member of the NKST denomination Tiv choir Chembe consistory.

“He has left behind his wife and seven children.” He added.

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