Many Feared Dead As Fulani And Hausa Clash In Sokoto
Report said there was tension in Gwadabawa community of Sokoto state, following conflict between the Fulani and Hausa people residing in the area.
The report said the conflict led to the death of many people from both sides, including a security operative.
A source identified as Aminu Gwadabawa, told reporter on Saturday, that “People in the area were living in fear, as the conflict even claimed the life of a soldier.
“They are afraid of reprisal attacks from the Fulani bandits.”
One of the survivors of the attack said that the Fulani attacked his relation with knives, but that he has spiritual powers that would not allow sharp objects to pierce his skin, so they intensified the attack on him and succeeded in hacking his head off his body.
Similarly, a Fulani man who survived the violent communal clash, narrated his ordeal, said that he was shot at twice but survived.
He said he begged them not to kill him But they shot at him.
However, when contacted, the police in Sokoto said they were yet to get details of the attack.
It was however, gathered that scores were killed during the conflict, while many sustained injuries.
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