Scores killed as Fulani herdsmen invade Enugu community

Scores of people have been reportedly killed after Fulani herdsmen invaded Ukpabi, Nimbo in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area of Enugu State in the early of hours of Monday.

According to reports, natives of the community have already fled to neighboring communities of Nkpologu and Uvuru, while Nkpologu natives are said to have fled to Nsukka for fear of attacks.

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The attack was confirmed by the Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, Ebere Amaraizu.

According to Amara Izumi, a combined team of police and Army have moved to the area.

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