Kaduna, Nigeria – A deadly confrontation between local hunters and herders has resulted in the death of a 50-year-old herdsman, Haladu Saidu, in Gidan Ori Kajan Village, Matari, Kaduna State.
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Eyewitnesses reported that on May 3, 2025, a group of hunters from Wucicciri Village, Zaria, allegedly stormed a Fulani settlement armed with sticks, swords, cutlasses, and accompanied by dogs. The invasion led to a violent clash, during which Saidu sustained fatal head injuries.
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Despite being rushed to Maigana Health Center, Saidu was pronounced dead upon arrival. At the family's request, his body was released for burial in accordance with Islamic rites, foregoing a post-mortem examination.
The Maigana Police Division has arrested five suspects: Abdulaziz Magaji, Kamaludin Abubakar, Ali Idris, Saminu Dahiru, and Jamilu Umar, all residents of Wucicciri Village. Investigations are ongoing to ascertain the motive behind the attack and to bring the perpetrators to justice.
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This incident underscores the escalating tensions between herders and local communities in Nigeria, emphasizing the need for proactive conflict resolution measures.
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