One killed, seven injured in clash between herders in Adamawa
By: Zagazola Makama
Atleast one person has been killed while seven others following a violent clash between two groups of cattle rearers in Fufore Local Government Area of the state.
Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred in the early hours of Dec. 21, 2025.
Sources said that at about 2:30 a.m., two groups of Fulani cattle rearers had an altercation over grazing of their cattle, which escalated into a fierce fight.
The sources said that as a result of the clash, seven persons sustained varying degrees of injuries.
“On receipt of the report, police personnel were deployed to the scene while the injured victims were rushed to Malabu Primary Health Care Clinic for medical attention,” the source said.
The source disclosed that six of the victims were treated and discharged, while one victim, Sani Isiya, of Wuro Yolde via Fufore LGA, was referred to the Modibbo Adama University Teaching Hospital, Yola, for further treatment.
“On arrival at the teaching hospital, the victim was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty,” the sources added.
The source said the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had been assigned to conduct a discreet investigation into the incident.
It was gathered that police command in Adamawa had appealed for calm and urged residents to resolve disputes peacefully and allow the law to take its course.
