Chris Awhawha
At least, six people have reportedly lost their lives and scores injured after angry youths attacked Fulani residents in Mera community, Augie Local Government Area in Kebbi State.
It was learnt that the youths reportedly carried out the attack on Sunday evening in response to accusations that linked some Fulani individuals to recent bandit raids in the area.
The violence was allegedly triggered after a survivor of Friday’s bandit attack informed the community youths that he recognised some Fulani faces among the attackers, known locally as “Lakurawa.”
Enraged by this revelation, the youths retaliated, killing six Fulani individuals and injuring numerous others.
It was reported that Kebbi State Police Public Relations Officer, Nafiu Abubakar, confirmed the incident, describing it as a “reprisal by the angry youths.”
He further stated that law enforcement agents have been sent to the community to prevent further violence.
“We have deployed personnel to the area to calm the situation,” Abubakar said, assuring residents of ongoing efforts to restore peace in the troubled area.