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The Digest:

A 13-year-old herder and 36 cattle were shot dead in a fresh attack in Plateau State's Barkin Ladi LGA, escalating the cycle of violence and accusations between herder and farmer communities. This tragic incident has sparked familiar, conflicting claims from both sides, deepening the region's crisis.

Key Points:
  • The attack occurred on Tuesday evening in the Inzon community of Fan district.
  • Abubakar Wada, 13, was killed, and 85 cattle were either killed or are missing.
  • The Miyetti Allah chairman accused the Berom ethnic group of an unprovoked attack.
  • The Berom Youth President denied involvement, calling the allegation a "ploy to justify aggression."
  • The Berom leader countered that a local farmer was killed by suspected Fulani armed groups on the same day.
  • He also cited issues of forceful grazing in farmlands as a key trigger for tension.
  • The Nigerian Army has confirmed the incident and stated that an investigation is underway.
This latest violence underscores the urgent need for a verified, accountable resolution to a conflict where truth is often the first casualty.


Sources: Daily Trust