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At least 33 persons have died in a fresh outbreak of fighting between suspected Fulani herdsmen and native farmers in Agatu Local Government Area of Benue State.
The crisis erupted on Saturday and lasted till Sunday, some of the victims were burnt beyond recognition. Over 30 houses and huts, including several farmlands and fish ponds owned by the natives were also burnt or destroyed.
According to Vanguard, the killings and destruction of properties prompted a reprisal attack on Sunday at the Fulani settlement in a boarder village between Apa and Agatu, where a free for all ensued leading to the death of many more people.
An unnamed source told Vanguard, “the Fulani herdsmen had invaded Ojantele, Okpagabi and Ibadan in Agatu council on Saturday, killing close to 10 people.
“From there, they ambushed about three people from Agatu, who were going to a neighbouring villages in Apa Local Government Area of the state and slaughtered them in cold blood.”
“The development has led to villagers living at the border of both Apa and Agatu councils fleeing their abode and taking refuge in neighouring towns and villages for fear of being killed by the mercenaries, who have taken over the fighting.”
Secretary, Miyette Allah Cattle Breeders Association, Benue State chapter, Garus Gololo confirmed the incident last night and disclosed that about 20 Fulani's were killed in the fighting.
