Enugu attack claims lives of two herdsmen, 16 cattle
Two Fulani herdsmen and 16 cattle have been killed in an attack on Obelagu Umuamba community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The development was contained in a post shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama on his official X handle. According to the post, a joint security team comprising troops of the 82 […] Enugu attack claims lives of two herdsmen, 16 cattle
An attack in the Obelagu Umuamba community of Ezeagu Local Government Area in Enugu State resulted in the deaths of two Fulani herdsmen and the loss of sixteen cattle, according to a report by security analyst Zagazola Makama.
A joint security team, consisting of troops from the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion Reinforcement, along with police and DSS personnel, visited the area on Tuesday morning to investigate. They convened with community leaders, herders, neighborhood watch members, and other stakeholders to address the incident and prevent any further violence. The security agencies also cautioned residents against retaliatory actions.
The bodies of the deceased herdsmen were recovered and turned over to the police. Authorities are actively working to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack, including suspected local collaborators.
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