The Commissioner of Police in Borno State, Yusuf Lawal, on Saturday narrated how some rampaging Fulani herdsmen attacked a farmer in Bassam Galomari Village, cutting off his two hands when he did not allow their cows to graze in his farm.
Lawal spoke while providing a situation report to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) in Maiduguri.
Lawal explained that the violent incident occurred on Friday in Bassam Galomari Village, Gubio II Ward, under Gubio Local Government Area when Fulani herdsmen led their cows into a farm belonging to a local resident, leading to a confrontation.
Lawal said, ”The farm owner attempted to remove the herdsmen from his property, but they resisted, and one of the Fulani men attacked the farmer, cutting both his hands.
”The victim was rushed to Gubio Hospital, where he was referred to Maiduguri Hospital for further treatment.
He added that the security agencies have been mandated to respond to the situation with a view to resolving the crisis.
Lawal said that the security forces have remained on high alert, working to maintain public safety and prevent further incidents. (NAN)
