Nigeria, March 21 -- The All Progressives Congress (APC) has condemned the attack on the Benue State Governor, Samuel Ortom, by unidentified gunmen.

Mr Ortom, a PDP governor, was attacked by suspected herders on his farm in Gboko, Benue State, on Saturday.

Prior to his attack, the governor had made headlines over his strong criticism of open grazing of cattle and recently impounded over 200 cows for defying the state anti-grazing law.

However, against the PDP's insinuation, the ruling APC , on Sunday, broke its silence on the attack and dissociated itself from all forms of criminal engagements.

The party expressed confidence in Nigeria's security operatives to apprehend people behind the attack on the governor.

"We are confident our ...