Gunmen kill Miyetti Allah chairman sons
Two sons of the South-East Zonal Chairman of the Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria (MACBAN), Alhaji Haruna Sale, were killed after gunmen attacked a cattle settlement in Oheoyya Community, Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The attackers also reportedly slaughtered about 40 cattle belonging to members of the association during the incident.
The attack was said to have happened at about 5:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 25, 2026, when armed men invaded the settlement and opened fire on the residents.
The victims were identified as Ahmadu and Umaru, who were both sons of the MACBAN zonal chairman.
In a statement issued by the association’s National Deputy Director-General, Gidado Siddiki, MACBAN said the attackers carried out the assault before killing dozens of cattle kept at the settlement.
The group described the incident as a painful attack on citizens involved in lawful livestock business.
The association said security personnel later found the bodies of the two victims in a nearby forest.
Their remains were recovered and handed over to their families, who buried them according to Islamic rites.
MACBAN thanked the Enugu State Government and security agencies for responding after the attack and assisting in recovering the bodies.
However, it called for a full investigation into the incident and urged authorities to arrest and prosecute those responsible.
The association also stated that its members across the South-East are engaged in legal cattle breeding, rearing and trading activities and deserve the same protection as every other Nigerian.
It appealed to residents of Enugu State to continue supporting peaceful relations between herders and host communities, saying cooperation remains necessary for peace and economic activities.
MACBAN also restated its commitment to obeying the law and working with governments, host communities and security agencies to promote peace, improve security and strengthen unity across the country.
