Benue farmer slumps, dies over false alarm

A 54-year-old farmer, Jeremiah Onuminya, from the Usha community in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State, has reportedly slumped and died after a false alarm was raised about an attack by suspected herders.

Sources in the community told PUNCH that Onuminya was heading to his farm on Monday, March 31, when some youths suddenly shouted, “Fulani! Fulani!!” in panic.

Attempting to flee, he ran for his life but collapsed a few meters from…