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One feared dead, scores injured as herdsmen clash with youths in Gombe

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Fulani group explains why herdsmen carry arms

One person was feared killed while scores were injured following a clash between Fulani herdsmen and youths in Lano village, in the Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of Gombe State.

The conflict which was confirmed in a statement by the State Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Buhari Abdullahi, occurred on Saturday, when youths from the community reportedly barricaded the Lano-Deba Road and attacked herdsmen crossing from Kuri village, killing five of their cows.

The police spokesman said the community youths accused the herdsmen of seizing phones from local farmers and obstructing the transportation of farm produce.

“We received information that a group of youths from Lano village barricaded the Lano-Deba road and attacked Fulani herdsmen, killing five of their cows,” Abdullahi said.

“Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer of the area led a team to the scene to contain the situation.

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“However, despite efforts to restore calm, some of the youths pursued the herdsmen into the bush, leading to a violent altercation.

“Three persons were shot with bows and arrows during the clash. The victims were rushed to the General Hospital in Deba for treatment but were later referred to the Federal Teaching Hospital in Gombe.

“One of the victims succumbed to stomach injuries while receiving treatment, while the other two remain hospitalised.”

Abdullahi however, assured residents that normalcy had been restored to the area, with security personnel and vigilantes patrolling to ensure the safety of villagers, herdsmen, and road users.

“The situation is under control, and we urge all parties to maintain peace and refrain from further violence,” Abdullahi added.

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