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Herders Kill Farmers, Burn Crops, Harvests In Gombe Communities

Two persons have been reported killed following two days of clashes between crop farmers and cattle herders in Powushi and Kalindi villages in Billiri Local Government Area of Gombe State.

Residents said the attack also led to the destruction of vital agricultural produce.

A resident of the area, Christina Anthony, told PREMIUM TIMES in a telephone interview that the conflict began on Monday when a group of herders robbed a resident of Kalindi who was riding his motorcycle to his farm.

“The herders attacked the man and stole his motorcycle. After he returned home, he shared his harrowing experience with the youth in the community.

“A group of locals tracked the herders and recovered the stolen bike. However, the situation escalated dramatically when the herders returned on Wednesday and attacked the villagers,” she said.

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Another resident, Adams Mailaka, also told this reporter that the violence on Wednesday began at Powushi before extending to Kalindi, leading to the death of two individuals.

“Yesterday’s (Wednesday) attack started in the afternoon when the herders invaded Powushi, a village neighbouring Kalindi and set farm produce on fire. As a result, one person was killed. Again, they continued at night and killed another person. Many have sustained injury and are in the hospital receiving treatment”, he said.

He identified the deceased victims as Yusuf Akwara, 35, and a 30-year-old man he simply called Gad.

Mr Mailaka said many residents had fled Powushi and Kalindi to seek refuge in nearby villages as fear and uncertainty gripped the area.

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