The Nigerian Army said on Wednesday that it troops deployed in Exercise Ayem Akpatuma on Tuesday 3rd April 2018 intercepted large number of Armed herdsmen in Asom village, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State following a tip off.
The bandits on sighting the troops at Ukaa and Babban Ruwa area opened fire on them.
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One herdsman was killed during the encounter.
Similarly, troops on patrol on 3 April 2018 rescued two persons shot by suspected herdsmen along Gbajimba -Kaseyo road.
Texas Chukwu,
Brigadier General,
Director Army Public Relations
