Eight people die in a farmers-herders clash in Gulma, Argungu Local Government Area of Kebbi State, according to police reports and state officials. The Kebbi State Police Command says the violence follows a dispute involving alleged destruction of farmland by cattle. Punch and Vanguard report that the incident occurs in and around Gulma town, with police confirming the deaths. Vanguard also adds that five people are rescued during the incident.
In response to the fatalities, the Kebbi State Government pledges to ensure justice for the victims. Daily Post Nigeria reports that Deputy Governor Umar Abubakar Tafida leads a state delegation to condole with residents on behalf of Governor Nasir Idris. While the outlets agree on the number of deaths and the location, accounts emphasize different details, including whether additional people are rescued and the specific triggering allegation cited by police. All sources describe the clash as violent and confirm police involvement in verification and intervention.
