Report reaching DAILY POST from Benue State has it that
three persons have been feared killed in internal crisis that broke out at
Ogbai community in Agatu Local Government Area of the state Monday morning.
Among the victims, our reporter learnt was one Mr. Aboje
Otene, otherwise known as Philosopher, a youth leader in Agatu community.
An insider hinted our reporter that problem started during
the weekend when Otene led some youths to Ogbai after some Fulani herdsmen had
reported to him about their cows that were allegedly slaughtered in the
community by their youths.
The source told DAILY POST that, “When the chairman went
there to ask them why they killed Fulani cows without reporting to him, they
allegedly got angry and started beating him.
“He came back home with the promise to go back to Ogbai the
following morning for the resolution of the problem. However, when he got there
with just few of his men, the people of Ogbai had already set up a gang and
immediately they saw him and his men they started firing at them.
“Otene never commanded his men to fire back because the
bullet did not penetrate into their bodies, so he went into their midst, trying
to calm them down but they grabbed and killed him and three others on the
spot.”
The development has since forced many residents of the area
to vacate their home for fear of possible reprisal from the other community.
When contacted, however, the Benue State police PRO, Moses
Yamu said the command has not being briefed on the incident.
“We have not heard about it. I am sure the DPO will reach us
and I will get back to you shortly,” he told DAILY POST reporter.
By Ameh Comrade Godwin
