Two dead, crops destroyed as farmers and herdsmen clash in Gombe

• Clash between farmers and herdsmen in Powushi and Kalindi villages in Gombe state has left two dead.
• The conflict, according to reports, started after the herdsmen stole a motorcycle from a local farmer, the villagers recovered the bike, but the herdsmen returned to attack the villagers, leading to violence and fear.
• The Gombe State Police Command is yet to issue an official statement, but the attack has resulted in the destruction of agricultural produce in the communities and this has added to the hardships the residents are facing.

Legit.ng journalist Esther Odili has over two years of experience covering political parties and movements.

Two days of violent clashes between farmers and cattle herders in Powushi and Kalindi villages in Billiri Local Government Area of ​​Gombe State have left two people dead.

According to residents of the affected communities, the attack also led to the destruction of vital agricultural products.

A resident of the area, Christina Anthony, disclosed to Premium Times in a telephone interview that the conflict started on Monday, December 9, when a group of herdsmen robbed a Kalindi resident who was riding a motorcycle to him. farm.

“The herdsmen attacked the man and stole his motorcycle. After returning home, he shared his harrowing experience with the youth of the community.

“A group of locals chased the shepherds and recovered the stolen bicycle. However, the situation escalated dramatically when the herdsmen returned on Wednesday and attacked the villagers,” she said.

The deaths recorded in the herdsmen-farmers confrontation

Another resident, Adams Mailaka, had this to say reporter that Wednesday’s violence started in Powushi before spreading to Kalindi, resulting in the death of two people.

According to the resident, the deceased victims named Yusuf Akwara were 35 years old and a 30-year-old man simply called Gad.

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

However, residents have called for stronger security measures.

Police react to Gombe attack

Meanwhile, at the time of completing this report, Ahmed Sanda, the divisional police officer (DPO) in charge of Billiri LGA, declined to comment on the attack.

However, Divisional Crime Officer (DCO), Garba Sambo, said the police had deployed officers to the area.

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Source: Legit.ng