One killed, suspects arrested as Gombe youths, herdsmen clash

The Gombe State Police Command said it had arrested some suspects in connection with the death of one person following a clash between some youths and Fulani herders in the Lano Village, Yamaltu Deba Local Government Area of the state on Saturday.

The conflict began when youths from Lano village barricaded the Lano-Deba Road and allegedly attacked herdsmen crossing from Kuri village, killing five of their cows.

Abdullahi had narrated that the youths reportedly accused the herdsmen of seizing phones from farmers and obstructing the transportation of farm produce.

He continued, “Upon receiving the report, the Divisional Police Officer of the area led a team to the scene to contain the situation.

“However, despite efforts to restore calm, some of the youths pursued the herdsmen into the bush, leading to a violent altercation.”