Graphic: Suspected herdsmen allegedly murder footballer

A talented footballer, identified as Terwase Iorbee, has allegedly been killed by suspected herdsmen in Gwen-West Local Government Area of Benue State.

According to reports, the deceased who was also a motorcyclist, was allegedly stabbed to death by herdsmen on his way to a fish market in Apochi Village on Tuesday, February 2, 2021.

A friend of the deceased, Udam Samuel Aseer, who confirmed the incident, said the suspected herdsmen pierced his stomach with a knife and also shot dead a man who came to his rescue. He added that Terwase was rushed to the hospital for treatment but died hours later. [Swipe for GRAPHIC content]