The Benue State Police Command has confirmed the killing of two farmers following an attack by suspected bandit herders in Naka area of the state.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Oct. 3, 2025, when the victims were returning from their farm.

Sources said that one Odiua Oshinyo of Tse Adiagh, Naka, had reported to the police that his son, Terkimbi Gyaluwa, 25, returned home and narrated how they were attacked by armed herders while working on their farm.

Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Naka mobilised patrol and tactical teams to the scene, where two corpses were recovered and deposited at the General Hospital Mortuary, Naka.

Sources said joint patrols have been intensified in the area to forestall further attacks and ensure the arrest of the perpetrators. (Zagazola)