The Kebbi State Police Command is investigating a violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area, which resulted in the death of eight persons: one farmer and seven herders.
A statement signed by the command public relations officer,SP Bashir Usman said the incident occurred on 22/06/2026 at about 1500 hours when a herder, Yaron Buba Dogo, allegedly allowed his cattle to stray into the farmland of one Alh. Aminu Ala, destroying crops. A confrontation ensued, during which the farmer was fatally stabbed in the neck.
According to the statement,following the incident, an angry mob mobilised, attacked the herder, killed him, and set his body ablaze. The mob thereafter carried out further attacks on members of the affected community. Despite the intervention of security operatives, four additional persons were killed and their bodies burned beyond recognition. Two more corpses were later recovered from a farmland outside Gulma Town.
The Police subsequently rescued five persons, including one woman, who were trapped during the incident and moved them to safety at Argungu Police Station.
A joint security operation has been deployed to the area, while a curfew has been imposed by the government to maintain peace and prevent further escalation. Normalcy is gradually returning as patrols and surveillance continue.
Investigation is ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the killings.
The Commissioner of Police, CP Umar M. Hadejia, psc, MNIM, urges residents to remain calm and law-abiding, and assures the public that all persons found culpable will be brought tojustice.