Seven dead, 50 huts burnt in Bauchi farmer-herder violence

At slightest 7 radical person been killed pursuing a convulsive clash betwixt farmers and herders successful Lanzai and Dosho communities of Darazo Local Government Area successful Bauchi State.

According to the Bauchi State Police Command, the incidental began aft suspected herders allegedly attacked farmers moving connected farmland connected the outskirt of Lanzai community.

Police spokesperson SP Nafiu Habib disclosed successful a connection on Thursday that the bid received reports of the attack, which triggered a retaliatory effect from youths successful the area.

The aggrieved youths reportedly stormed Dosho, a colony mostly inhabited by Fulani herders, and acceptable parts of the assemblage ablaze. During the violence, astir 50 huts were destroyed, on with respective household belongings.

Authorities confirmed that 7 radical mislaid their lives, portion six others sustained injuries and are presently receiving treatment. Several homes and idiosyncratic properties were besides damaged during the unrest.

To forestall further escalation, the constabulary person deployed tactical teams and operatives to the affected communities. The Violent...