About two people have been killed and several crops destroyed following attacks by herders on the citizens of Powushi and Kalindi villages in the Billiri Local Government Area (LGA) of Gombe State.
This sad incident occured in the late hours of Wednesday, December 11.
A female resident noted that conflict started on Monday, December 9, when a group of herders attacked a Kalindi resident who was riding his motorcycle to his farm and stole from him.
She said, “The herders attacked the man and stole his motorcycle.
“After he returned home, he shared his harrowing experience with the youth in the community.
“A group of locals tracked the herders and recovered the stolen bike.
“However, the situation escalated dramatically when the herders returned on Wednesday and attacked the villagers.”
A male resident also stated that the viloence began in Powushi and spread to Kalindi, resulting in the deaths of two people.
He said, “Yesterday’s that is Wednesday’s attack started in the afternoon when the herders invaded Powushi, a village neighbouring Kalindi and set farm produce on fire.
“As a result, one person was killed. Again, they continued at night and killed another person.
“Many have sustained injury and are in the hospital receiving treatment.”
The Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Billiri LGA, Ahmed Sanda, have not yet commented on the issue.
However, the Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) Garba Sambo, stated that the police had deployed officers to the area and everything is under control.
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