One person has confirmed dead,
several houses razed and others missing after Fulani herdsmen and farmers
clashed in Okpokwu LGA of Benue State.
According to dailypost, the incident happened in Ingle Odidi
community.
It was gathered that some unknown
persons launched attack on the herdsmen, apparently in reprisals of the recent
killing of over 73 persons in Guma and Logo LGA of the state, killing one
person, 11 cows and burning down 16 huts belonging the herders.
The development triggered anger
among the herdsmen, who went on rampage, shooting sporadically.
Many residents of the area have
fled their homes for fear of being attacked by the cattle breeders.
Confirming the incident, the
Benue State Police PRO, Moses Yamu, said one person lost his life while 11 cows
and 16 huts were razed during the clash.
He said the police command had a
meeting with traditional rulers and the herdsmen in Otukpo on Thursday with the
aim of finding panacea to the nagging crises between herders and farmers in the
community.
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