Suspected herders attack Niger community, farmer dies from injuries

A farmer named Yahaya Ibrahim lost his life due to injuries sustained during an attack by suspected Fulani herders in Baji Village, located in Niger State's Gurara Local Government Area. Ibrahim was admitted to a hospital in Lambata for treatment after the incident, where he ultimately succumbed to his injuries on Tuesday night. The attack resulted in injuries to several other residents, including Rabiu Jibrin and Bashar Mohammed, who also received medical attention at the hospital.

Mohammed Umaru, a local villager, confirmed Ibrahim's death, stating that he had sustained a severe injury during the attack. Umaru expressed deep concern over the tragedy, emphasizing that the community had faced multiple attacks without any effective response. The herders reportedly took over farmlands belonging to 92 households in the community and destroyed their crops, plunging the residents into significant hardship.

Reports suggest that after enduring repeated attacks and witnessing the destruction of their crops, the villagers finally confronted the herders in a bid to prevent further damage to their livelihoods. It is believed that during the confrontation, Ibrahim and other residents were targeted and suffered injuries. However, attempts to reach the Niger State Police Command's spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, proved unsuccessful, as calls to his phone were not answered.