One person was reportedly killed on Wednesday following a confrontation between residents and a group of herders in Bursali village, Zaki LGA of Bauchi state.
According to Zagazola Makama, a counter-terrorism publication, the incident occurred around 11 am when nomadic herders from Jigawa state allegedly encroached on farmlands in the area.
The intrusion reportedly led to the destruction of crops and triggered a heated altercation that escalated into violence.
The publication said one herder was killed in the ensuing clash, prompting the deployment of security personnel who moved in to restore order.
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Six suspects were arrested as part of the initial response, while the affected community was placed under close watch to prevent further unrest.
Makama added that investigations are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and the fatality.
Efforts to reach Ahmad Wakili, spokesperson of the Bauchi police command, were unsuccessful as he did not respond to calls at the time of this report.
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