Three killed, 11 houses burnt in Gombe clash
Three persons have been killed in a renewed clash in Kushi, Shongom Local Government Area of Gombe State.
It was gathered that the recent conflict started following the killing of a herder whose cows invaded farmland, and then retaliation by his kinsmen, leading to the death of two persons.
Confirming the attack on Monday, the state Police Public Relations Officer, Mahid Abubakar, said the situation had been brought under control.
It was reported that a similar occurrence, which happened in May 2021, led to the burning of over 50 houses with about 10 lives lost.
Abubakar disclosed that the suspects had been arrested while warning residents not to resort to self-help but to involve constituted authorities in settling disputes.
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He said, “A herder went to graze on the farmland in Kushi, and he was killed.
Also speaking, the lawmaker representing Pero-Shonge constituency in Gombe State House of Assembly, Samuel Wina, called on the people to live in peace.
“As of now, it is difficult to estimate the number of people killed, displaced, property and farmlands destroyed at the peak of the rainy season, which is worth millions of naira,” Wina said.
While praying for an end to the clash, the lawmaker promised to speak with relevant authorities to forestall future occurrences.
Three killed, 11 houses burnt in Gombe clash
