Incident
Herders launch attack on Bauchi LG, leave three farmers wounded Open
Category: Violent AttacksTime: 26 Aug 25, 12:52PM
Address: Sir. Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Street Tafawa Balewa, Tafawa Balewa 741102, Bauchi, Nigeria
Source: Anonymous
At least three farmers were injured in an attack by suspected herders in Tafawa-Balewa Local Government Area of Bauchi State. The incident occurred on Monday evening at Pyekman village. The victims; Esther Amos, 58, Naomi Sabo, 37, and Emmanuel Manasseh, 16 were attacked while working on their farm. The farmers sustained varying degrees of injuries and were taken to the General Hospital in Tafawa-Balewa, where they are currently receiving treatment. The Bauchi State Commissioner of Police has directed tactical teams, including Operation Restore Peace (ORP), the Anti-Kidnapping Unit (AKU), the Rapid Response Squad (RSS), and nearby police divisions, to reinforce security in the area and restore calm.