A Fulani herdsman who attacked a farmland in Upper Agbarho area of Ughelli. Has been reported killed after engaging in a stone throw with a woman who owns the farm.

According to Tony Okafor in Awka, the 15-year - old Muhammed was hit by one of the stones and immediately collapsed on the scene of the confrontation before he was rushed to a private hospital where he was pronounced dead by doctors .

Security sources told newsmen that the incident had led to tension in the area as security operatives launched a manhunt for the fleeing owner of the farm .

One of the sources in the area said , “ When the owner of the farm , a lady , accosted the herdsmen while they grazed on her farm with their herds , a verbal confrontation ensued .

“ This led to the throwing of stones at the herdsmen by the locals in the area , including the woman. The herdsmen attempted fleeing , but one of them was hit and he collapsed . ”

The state Police Public Relations Officer , Andrew Aniamaka , confirmed the incident when contacted , saying that the lady in connection with the incident had absconded .

Aniamaka added that the matter was being investigated by the state command , adding that anyone found guilty would be punished in line with the law.

Meanwhile , unknown persons in Ughelli have allegedly attacked a suspected herdsman for reportedly raping two women on their farms , resulting in the accused being stabbed in his mouth.

The incident, it was learnt , happened last Saturday after some natives of the area pursued two of the unidentified herdsmen into the interior areas of the community where they attacked and injured them.

Source: https://aderonkebamidele.com/fulani-herdsman-dies-attacking-farm-land-delta-state/