Gunmen have reportedly killed 4
Fulani Herdsmen following attacks on communities in Southern Kaduna. The gunmen
also destroyed houses and kidnapped two Fulani indigenes. The police is yet to
react to the killings Four Fulani herdsmen were reportedly killed by unknown
gunmen in Kajuru local government of Kaduna state. The death of the four
herdsmen was confirmed by the national secretary of Miyetti Allah Cattle
Breeders Association of Nigeria, Abdullahi Ibrahim on Saturday, July 15.
According to Ibrahim, the incident follows an abduction of two Fulani indigenes
in the area, Channels TV reports.
Ibrahim also disclosed that the
gunmen attacked Tsonho Damishi community in Chikun local government area of the
state where they destroyed houses. He described the attacks as unwarranted and
provoking as he called on security agencies to fish out the perpetrators.
Ibrahim also appealed to his members to remain calm. The police is however yet
to confirm the incident as at the time of filing this report.
Meanwhile, NAIJ.com had earlier
reported that troops of Operation Safe Haven (OPSH) have been deployed to
Kaura, Zangon Kataf, Jema’a and Sanga local councils in Southern Kaduna in
order to maintain peace in the region. Lt. Col. Hassan Muhammad Bello who is
the commander of the 4 Battalion in charge of the area disclosed this.
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