DPO, 29 others killed as Fulani Herdsmen attack Adamawa communities

It was another bloody day in Adamawa State on Sunday, as Fulani herdsmen attacked four communities in Girei Local Government Area of the state, leading to the death of about 30 people, including the Divisional Police Officer of the area, DPO, Okozie Okereofor.

According to reports, the suspected herdsmen raided Demsare, Wunamokoh, Dikajam and Taboungo. The raid is believed to be in continuation of an existing crisis between them and farmers in the area.

The DPO was reportedly ambushed when he was leading police officers to the disputed area. He was killed in the eventual shootout.

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Confirming the incidence, the Spokesman of the Adamawa State Police Command, Othman Abubakar, said the DPO and his team were attacked while on official duty in the affected villages where he was killed by suspected Fulani herdsmen.

“Report at my disposal indicated that the attackers looted foodstuff and livestock of the villagers before setting the villages ablaze.

“The suspected Fulani herdsmen raided four villages in Girei local Government area on Sunday morning around 5:30 a.m. killing scores including the late DPO.”

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