Renewed attacks rock Agatu: LG Chairman orders herders out, revokes grazing deal

Vanguardngr | 10-01-2026 01:52am |

By Peter Duru, Makurdi The Chairman of Agatu Local Government Area, LGA, of Benue State, Melvin Ejeh has ordered all herdsmen out of Agatu land following the worsening insecurity in communities of the LGA. The Chairman also revoked the 2017 agreement that granted herders access to Adepati Island in Agatu for grazing, declaring the pact null and void.

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