TWO ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED CATTLE KILLING IN BENUE COMMUNITY

March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

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By: Muftau Fatimo

Security operatives have arrested two individuals in connection with the killing of cows and the recovery of meat believed to have been stolen in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State.

Sources said the suspects, identified as Sylvester Kuman and Nyitor Akaangee, both from Udei Village, were apprehended around 1:00 p.m. on March 22 after security agencies acted on credible intelligence regarding the incident.

The operation followed reports of cattle being unlawfully slaughtered in the area, prompting a prompt response from operatives who tracked down the suspects.

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During the raid, items suspected to be cow meat were recovered, reinforcing suspicions of their involvement in the crime.

Authorities noted that preliminary investigations have begun to determine the full circumstances surrounding the killing, including the ownership of the livestock and whether the act was part of a larger criminal network.

Meanwhile, security agencies have stepped up efforts to apprehend other individuals who may have been involved, as investigations continue.