Two herders killed as gunmen raid Enugu cattle camp

Two members of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) were killed in an attack on a cattle camp in the Oheoyya community, Ezeagu Local Government Area, Enugu State. The victims were identified as Ahmadu and Umaru, sons of the South-East Zonal Chairman of MACBAN, Alhaji Haruna Sale.

The attack occurred around 5:00 p.m. on Saturday when unidentified gunmen invaded the camp. In addition to killing the two brothers, the assailants slaughtered about 40 cows. The incident has caused distress within the herder community.

Gidado Siddiki, the National Deputy Director-General of MACBAN, commended the Enugu State Government and security operatives for their prompt response, which facilitated the recovery of the victims' bodies for Islamic burial rites. He expressed appreciation for the support from Governor Peter Mbah, traditional rulers, community leaders, and residents.

The association urged security agencies to thoroughly investigate the incident, track down the perpetrators, and bring them to justice. Siddiki reiterated that MACBAN members in the South-East are engaged in legitimate cattle rearing and trading, emphasizing the importance of harmonious relations between herders and host communities for security and business operations.

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We sincerely appreciate the government of Enugu State and the security agencies for their swift intervention in recovering the bodies of the deceased from the forest.