A dispute over alleged destruction of farmland by grazing cattle has left one person dead and another injured in Beji, Bosso Local Government Area of Niger State.
The incident involved a Gbagi farmer and a Fulani herder, according to community sources.
A source who seeks anonymity explained that the farmer was working on his farmland when he noticed cattle grazing on his crops. He reportedly confronted the herder and chased the animals away. However, the cattle allegedly returned to the farm, leading to another confrontation.
The source said the disagreement later turned violent after the herder allegedly drew a sword. In the ensuing fight, the farmer was reportedly stabbed and attempted to flee while being pursued by the herder and others. Before collapsing from his injuries, he was said to have drawn his own weapon and stabbed one of the herders.
The injured farmer later died before reaching the hospital, while the injured Fulani man was taken to hospital for treatment.
