The phrase "suspected herdsmen" refers to people who are believed or thought to be herdsmen, but their involvement or actions may still be under investigation or not yet confirmed. Full definition
The killings in Plateau communities have continued unabated as 8 people were said have been killed by suspected herdsmen in Nding loh, Fan District of Barkin... (dailypost.ng)
No fewer than three persons have been killed and several persons displaced after suspected herdsmen attacked another community in Benue State. (dailypost.ng)
Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, has vowed to resign his appointment if the recurrent suspected herdsmen killings in Benue and other parts of the Northern Nigeria have... (dailypost.ng)