The Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN) has alleged that five of its members were killed last Thursday, with three others still missing after an attack along the Kogi-Enugu boundary.
MACBAN’s National Deputy Director General, Gidado Siddiki, confirmed the incident in a statement on Sunday, saying it occurred near Eshi River, a boundary between the Opanda community in Uzo-Uwani, Enugu State, and the Amaeke community in Igalamela-Odolu, Kogi State.
Enugu State Police spokesman Daniel Ndukwe said a joint security team of police and military officers from Enugu responded swiftly, arresting two suspects while working with Kogi State authorities to track down others involved.
Siddiki described the victims as peaceful cattle breeders and urged the government to investigate the killings and ensure justice.
“Our members are law-abiding citizens engaged in the legitimate business of cattle rearing and selling in the South East,” he said. “We are not here for conflict but for the progress of the region.”
MACBAN extended condolences to the victims’ families and called for calm among its members. “We trust the government to complete its investigation and ensure justice prevails,” Siddiki added.
