.Arraigns herdsman for violating anti-open grazing, homicide

By Daniel Agbo

Makurdi

A 30-year-old, Gambo Ibrahim Mohammad, has been arraigned before a Makurdi Chief Magistrate Court, for allegedly committing culpable homicide, causing grievous hurt, criminal conspiracy and illegal possession of firearms.
When the case came up for mention yesterday, no plea was taken for want of jurisdiction.
The prosecuting officer, ASP Imo Edward, told the court that, on November 2, 2017 about 7:30 am, the Divisional Police Officer, Logo local government area, received a distress call from unit commander, police mobile force 13 squadron on special duty, Ayilamo, DSP Umar Samaila M, that on the same date about 3am, some Fulani herdsmen stormed Azege village, shot and killed one Orese Kwaghdoo (m) aged 40.
He said the herdsmen also shot one Akaa Hingir, on the chest and he sustained serious injuries.
ASP Imo noted that, during investigation, one Gambo Ibrahim Mohammed, was arrested and a locally made pistol was recovered from him.
According to him, the act was punishable under section 97, 248, 222 of the penal code of Benue state and contravenes section 19(7) of the Open Grazing Prohibition and Ranches Establishment Law of Benue state, 2017, punishable under section 3(1) of the robbery and firearms (special provisions) 2000.
Prosecuting officer Imo, however, requested for more time to conclude investigation.
Presiding Magistrate, Isaac Ajim, ordered that the accused should be remanded at the Federal Prison and adjourned the case till February 9, 2018 for further mention.

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