Two Fulani Herdsmen, 16 Cattle Killed in Attack on Enugu Community

Two Fulani herdsmen and 16 cattle have reportedly been killed in an attack on Obelagu Umuamba community in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.

The incident was disclosed in a post shared on X on Wednesday by security analyst Zagazola Makama.

According to Makama, a joint security team comprising troops of the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion Reinforcement, alongside personnel of the Nigeria Police Force and the Department of State Services (DSS), visited the community around 11 am on Tuesday to assess the situation.

He said the security team subsequently met with community leaders, Fulani herders, neighbourhood watch members and other stakeholders to discuss the attack and measures to prevent further violence.

“Following the visit, the security team held a meeting with community leaders, Fulani herders, neighbourhood watch members and other stakeholders to discuss the incident and prevent further violence,” Makama wrote.

The security agencies also warned residents against taking retaliatory action, stressing the need to maintain peace and prevent further escalation of tensions in the area.

Makama added that the bodies of the victims were recovered and handed over to the police.

He said efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack, including suspected local collaborators.