How Fulani Herdmen Slaughter 35 People In Taraba State

No fewer than 35 persons were reportedly killed yesterday with properties worth millions of naira burnt in an attack between Tivs and Fulanis at Takum Local Government Area of Taraba State. The affected communities include: Ikyo, Catholic Church Agwaza, Kokonbo, Azer, Lijam, Akesa, Tyow Doshima, Tse Saka and Kwaghlando districts respectively.

An eyes witness said, armed men identified to be Fulani herdsmen, numbering over 70, invaded eight communities/villages and other surrounding areas at about 2p.m. and engaged in shooting and burning of houses. Over 35 persons were killed by the gun men in different villages, while others sustained various degrees of injuries.

Lagos boat mishap: 12 die, five injured

12 persons have been confirmed dead with five rushed to the hospital following a boat mishap  in Festac, Lagos on Tuesday.The incident was said to have occurred at a river at fourth avenue, opposite 41 road junction at about 11:10pm.

It was learnt that the location were the mishap occurred has been a hot belt for oil vandals in the neighbour.

General Manager of Lagos State Emergency Management Agency (LASEMA) Femi Osayintolu and spokesman, National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA), Ibrahim Farinloye  while confirming the disaster, said 11 bodies have been recovered dead.