Nigerian soldiers from the 72 Special Forces Brigade in Makurdi, the Benue State capital have intercepted 73 killer Fulani herdsmen from Nasarawa State at the Agan Toll Gate, Makurdi on their way to Imo State.
The brigade commander , AD Alhassan told newsmen that the operation was based on an intelligence report they received on Monday night
He said the young men were intercepted with 47 motorcycles loaded in five trucks conveying some minerals like Led and Zinc from Plateau State to a Port Harcourt-based company.
Deputy Governor of the state, Mr Benson Abounu, who was also present, commended the Special Forces for their diligence and professional conduct.
He noted that despite the attempts to evade arrest, the soldiers were able to apprehend the trucks and arrest the men who alleged that they were heading to Imo state to ply the trade as motorcycle operators in a state that has since banned motorcycles and tricycles from operating.
He, however, expressed surprise that such a large number of young men from the same state could be found together going to a place, like Imo State, which they know to be experiencing serious security challenges at the moment.
