About 20 people, mostly children, were feared killed and several
others injured following a clash between farmers and Fulani herdsmen in
Numan local government area of Adamawa State last night Monday, November
20th. According to reports, trouble started when a farmer was killed by
suspected Fulani herdsmen. The farmers in the community came together
and carried out a reprisal attack.
Many of the injured victims are currently receiving medical attention
at Numan General Hospital. Residents in the community have fled their
homes for fear of another reprisal attack.The situation has since been brought under control with the drafting of the military to the area. The Commissioner of Police in Adamawa State Command, CP Moses Jitoboh assures those affected that justice will be served as the police will leave no stone unturned in arresting the perpetrators of the killings.
See graphic photos from the scene of the incident below







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