Seven die in Bauchi farmers, herders clash

Three farmers and four herders have died while six others sustained varying degrees of injuries following a confrontation between the two groups in Bauchi State.

It was learnt that trouble started after herders reportedly attacked a group of farmers who were working on their farmlands sited on the outskirts of their community and killed the farmers.

In the aftermath of the initial attack, angry young farmers carried out a retaliatory assault on a nearby settlement inhabited mainly by herders.

The reprisal led to four herders’ deaths and extensive destruction, with dozens of residential huts and household property razed.

The Guild gathered on Friday that the incident occurred yesterday in the Lanzai and Dosho communities of the Darazo Local Government Area of the state.

The Bauchi police command, in a statement made available to newsmen after the clash, confirmed the death toll and injured victims receiving medical care inside a public hospital within the council.

“The disturbance resulted in the loss of seven lives and injuries to six other persons.

“Those injured have been taken for treatment, while security agencies are maintaining a presence in the affected communities,” the police said.

It further revealed that several homes and personal belongings were destroyed during the unrest, worsening the humanitarian impact on residents.

As of the time of filing this report, police officers have been deployed to the affected locations, restoring order and preventing the violence from spreading.

Meanwhile, Bauchi State Commissioner of Police, Sani Aliyu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into both the alleged attack on the farmers and the subsequent retaliation.

“We are committed to uncovering the circumstances surrounding this incident. Anyone found responsible will face the full weight of the law,” the police commissioner said.