Fulani herder shot dead in Taraba, four cattle killed

By: Zagazola Makama

A Fulani herder has been killed by unknown assailants while grazing cattle around Mounga Dosso area in Karim Lamido Local Government Area of Taraba State.

Zagazola Makama learnt that the incident occurred on Sunday afternoon, and the victim, later identified as Abdullahi Yusufa, was reportedly attacked and shot in the ribs and hand, with machete cuts also inflicted on his head.

His death was reported to security operatives by a relative, Ardo Ibrahim Gambo, prompting immediate deployment of personnel to the scene.

The victim was found lying lifeless and was rushed to the General Hospital, where he was confirmed dead by medical personnel.

In the course of the attack, four of his cattle were also shot two died on the spot while the remaining two had to be slaughtered due to the severity of their injuries.