The Army last night said one herdsman was killed in Asom, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State during an exchange of fire between troops and bandits.
A statement by the Director of Army Public Relations, Brig.-Gen. Texas Chukwu, said two persons shot by suspected herdsmen were also rescued by troops on patrol.
The statement reads: “Troops on Exercise Ayem Akpatuma, on April 3, intercepted some herdsmen in Asom, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State, following a tip off.
“The bandits, on sighting the troops at Ukaa and Babban Ruwa, opened fire on them. One herdsman was killed in the encounter.”