At least three people have died following a violent confrontation in Unguwan Yobe, Aso Fada, in Karu Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Ramhan Nansel, said in a statement on Thursday that the clash began on March 25, 2026, over a dispute involving farmland access.
The incident reportedly started when a 17-year-old herder, Ado Yau, was allegedly shot by a vigilante, Sunday Adoye, during an argument over alleged trespassing. A Fulani community leader, Hardo Gidado, reportedly alerted the police around 9:00 a.m., saying that herders had entered Adoye’s farmland at about 8:30 a.m. to cut mango leaves for their cattle.
Police said Adoye allegedly went back home, returned with a pump-action firearm, and shot the teenager, who died instantly.
The shooting is said to have triggered a reprisal attack as other herders stormed the community, injuring four people and destroying property, including four homes, two cars, and three motorcycles that were set ablaze.
Two additional victims, 25-year-old Muhammadu Ibrahim and 18-year-old Ado Gambo, reportedly died during attempts by military personnel to restore calm.
Security forces were deployed to the area, evacuating the injured and the deceased to Mararaba Medical Centre for treatment and examination.
The police confirmed the arrest of Adoye and the seizure of the gun used in the shooting. Fifteen other male suspects were also taken into custody in connection with the violence.
Authorities said investigations are ongoing, while patrols and surveillance in the area have been stepped up to prevent further clash.
