Lafia, May 14, 2023 – More than 39 persons have been killed in a clash between farmers and herders in Taka-Lafia and Kwaja communities of Karu Local Government area of Nasarawa State.
According to sources, the incident started on Friday when herders with their cattle invaded some farmlands in Gitata community in Karu Local Government.
The invasion led to the macheting of a herder to death.
The death of the herder led to a reprisal attack by herders in Taka-Lafia and Kwaja communities in Karu Local Government area.
This led to the death of 38 farmers including two reverends of Evangelical Church Winning All (ECWA).
The Nigeria Police has confirmed the incident, but reported that only 14 persons were killed.
Ramhan Nansel, the Police Public Relations Officer, said the state police commissioner of police had ordered an investigation into the matter to unravel those behind the killings.
A mass burial has been conducted for victims which include women and children. (GBN)
