Suspected gunmen have abducted and killed Zaki Sughter Agamber, the traditional ruler of Mbajiir in Tongov, Katsina-Ala Local Government Area of Benue State.
The monarch was reportedly taken from his residence at Kam Village in Tongov on March 6, 2026, by armed men in the presence of his family, leaving residents of the community in shock.
His lifeless body was discovered the following day in a nearby bush, sparking outrage among members of the community and the traditional institution.
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The Benue State House of Assembly has condemned the killing, describing it as barbaric and a serious threat to traditional institutions.
During plenary presided over by the Speaker, Alfred Emberga, lawmakers called on security agencies, including the Nigeria Police, Department of State Services (DSS), and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), to intensify efforts to track down those responsible for the crime.
The Assembly also urged the state government and security agencies to take urgent steps to address the worsening security situation in parts of the state.
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