Moses Ofodeme
Unknown armed men have reportedly killed an inspector with the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC, Joseph Ochogwu, in Benue State.
The Media Assistant to the NSCDC Commandant General, Ekunola Gbenga, confirmed the development to newsmen on Sunday.
He also said an investigation had begun into the killing of the inspector, an Idoma man from Benue South senatorial zone.
He said, “The Commandant of Corps in the state, Mr. Isah Ado, confirmed the killing during the handing over of over 460 cows; belonging to Fulani herdsmen that were impounded by the Livestock Guards; for violating the anti-grazing law of the state
“Ado said they killed Inspector Ochogwu in Guma Local Government Area; in his line of duty, a fortnight ago.
“The agency has set up an investigation panel to unravel the dastardly murder of the gallantly officer; whose corpse they have deposited in the mortuary awaiting burial; on April 30 this year.”
A statement from the NSCDC likewise noted that the North Central Zonal Chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria; Alhaji Danladi Ciroma, was cooperating with the corps to apprehend the perpetrators for prosecution.
“Zonal Chairman of MACBAN confirmed the murder of Ochogwu; while trying to ensure peace in the state,” it added.