69
people including men, women and children were killed in separate attacks and
several houses razed in 3 villages in Katsina State this week. Fulani Herdsmen
have been accused of being behind the recent attack.
Confirming the attack to AFP, a lawmaker in the state, Honorable
Abbas Abdullahi Michika said the men attacked three villages; Mararrabar Maigor,
Kura Mota and Maigura Villages, where 47, 7 and 8 bodies were recovered from
each village respectively
"So far, 69 bodies have been recovered from the attacks
carried out by a large group of gunmen riding on motorcycles".
Fulani Herdsmen have been in a running battle with local farmers over the
loss of grazing land which is important for their cattle.
