At least 37 people were killed in a violent clash between farmers and herdsmen in Kajuru
local government area in Kaduna State, TheCable reported on Tuesday.
According to
the report, the conflict began when a suspected herdsman was killed in Banono
village on Sunday, allegedly because he had been harassing members of the
community.
Angered by
the herdsman’s death, youths from his community attacked five youths from
Kadara who they believed were responsible for his murder.
Youths from
Kadara allegedly launched a retaliatory attack on Monday, leaving 12 people
dead.
Security
agents were then dispatched to the affected areas, temporarily restoring peace.
But shortly after leaving, Kadara youths attacked neighboring villagers once
again, killing 10.
A witness
told TheCable that while the bodies were buried in a mass grave, news broke
that nine more corpses were discovered in the bush.
Kaduna State
police spokesman Yakubu Sabo confirmed the incident to TheCable, but did not confirm
the number of casualties.
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