Musa Affos (Rhapsodi)

Tragedy struck on Sunday as Fulani, Tiv farmers clash in  Pangari village of Bali Local Government Area of Taraba State, leading to the death of at least 3 people, Rhapsodi Affos Blog (RAB) reports.


According to a community source, Pius Gura, said that a Fulani herder reportedly invaded a beans farm belonging to a Tiv farmer, Mr Dooior James, in Pangari village and while the farmer sought compensation, the herder allegedly removed cutlass and killed him.

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Gura narrated that when the brothers of the Tiv man got the information, they allegedly mobilised, attacked and killed the Fulani man, which made the situation worse.
“On the same day (Sunday), about 6:pm, the brothers of the Fulani man, who was killed also mobilised and attacked the village of the farmer, killing one person and setting so many houses ablaze,” Gura said.

Taraba state Police Public relation officer, DSP David Misal has confirmed the incident to Rhapsodi Affos Blog (RAB) via telephone, he added that they're aware of the incident and normalcy has since returned to the area.