Fulani Gunmen Attacked Nasarawa Villagers, Killed 33 Farmers

At least 33 people were feared killed in a fresh attack
on Ligyabo village near Arikya in Lafia East
Development Area of Nasarawa State at the week­
end.
According to eyewitness account, the incident
occurred at about 3 pm last Saturday, when the
villagers, who were returning from farms, were at­
tacked by gunmen suspected to be Fulani herdsmen,
killing 33 people including women.
Speaking to reporters, one of the victims, who
escaped from the attack, Habibu Mohammed, from
Agbalagu village in the area, said: "We left our farms
with three women and we heard a gunshot. We saw
Fulani herdsmen by the road and they opened fire on
us, killing all the people. In fact, I don't know how I
escaped."
Also speaking, a female survival, Saratu Mustapha,
said she and her co-wife were riding home with their
husband on his motorcycle when the gunmen killed
her husband and her colleague.
Reacting to the attack, the District Head of Alizaga,
Alhaji Sule Anda, called for the establishment of a
police post and Army barracks in the area to curtail
incessant killing of his people.
He called on Governor Tanko Al-makura to ensure the
protection of lives and property in the community
and end the current security challenges facing the
state.
Earlier, the member representing Nasarawa Eggon
East at the state Assembly, Ibrahim Muluku, blamed
Governor Al-makura for not looking into the plight of
his people.


Posted By David Aniemeka