The fragile peace in Southern Kaduna State has once again been interrupted with an overnight attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Reports reaching us indicates that soldiers stationed around Kagoro township were engaged in fierce gun battle with suspect Fulani herdsmen last night following series of attempts by the marauders to access the area.

The gunmen were reported to have started the onslaught on Sunday evening in Zangan, Kaura Local Government area, but were successfully repelled by the soldiers. They however remobilised and retuned to Zangan, burning several houses and touching churches. At the time of filing the report, it was confirmed that no one knew the whereabouts of the village head, with suggestions that he may have been missing.

The fragile peace in Southern Kaduna State has once again been interrupted with an overnight attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen. Reports reaching us indicates that soldiers stationed around Kagoro township were engaged in fierce gun battle with suspect Fulani herdsmen last night following series of attempts by the marauders to access the area.

The gunmen were reported to have started the onslaught on Sunday evening in Zangan, Kaura Local Government area, but were successfully repelled by the soldiers. They however remobilised and retuned to Zangan, burning several houses and touching churches. At the time of filing the report, it was confirmed that no one knew the whereabouts of the village head, with suggestions that he may have been missing.

Following the attack, it has been reported that the area has become desolate, as most villagers have resorted to taking refuge in neighbouring villages.

by Jerry Ladan

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Southern Kaduna: Another attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen