20 herdsmen and 83 cows were reportedly
killed in Adayi and Loko areas of Nasarawa LGA of
Nasarawa State by gunmen suspected to be from Benue and Nasarawa states, over the weekend
Confirming
the attack, the state police spokesman, ASP Ismaila Numa, said he could
not verify the identity of the attackers, adding that
the police only received the report and have commenced investigation.
The Fulani leader of Adayi area, Mallam
Bideri Ahmadu, said the killing of the cows was carried out by people
suspected to be Agatu gunmen. The traditional ruler of Loko, Alhaji
Abubakar Ahmed Sabo, also blamed Agatu youths in the killing of 20 men
in the attack. According to him, the gunmen crossed over from Benue at about
10:30 am on Saturday and started shooting sporadically, killing many
people and cows.
"Upon realising they could not achieve their aim, the
Agatu youths opened fire on the cows, killing many people and 83 cows
instantly while others who sustained bullet wounds are lying in the
bush," he said.
The paramount ruler of the area, Mai
Loko, Alhaji Abubakar Ahmed Sabo told newsmen that over 20 men,
women and children were killed in frequent attacks on Fulani people by
Agatu youths.
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