Gunmen have killed an All Progressives Congress (APC) youth leader, Comrade Jerry Jeremiah, and the District Head of Odugbeho in Agatu Local Government Area (LGA), Chief Adejo Anthony Denison, while they were working on their farms along the Otukpo-Otobi-Akpa Road in Otukpo LGA, Benue State.
The incident occurred on Wednesday, with eyewitnesses stating that the victims were attacked by assailants while carrying out farming activities.
The farmland, although located in Otukpo LGA, is widely leased by people from surrounding areas, including Agatu, for agricultural use. This incident comes just a day after another APC chieftain and six other individuals were murdered in separate attacks across Gwer East and Makurdi LGAs.
The Chairman of Agatu LGA, Mavis James Ejeh, confirmed the death of the traditional ruler and urged residents to exercise caution and work closely with security agencies.
Former Vice Chairman of Agatu LGA, John Ikwulono, and a former government official, Olikita Ekani, expressed deep grief, describing the slain leaders as committed and influential figures in their communities.
