*SHOCKING VIOLENCE: Fulani Herdsmen Kill Woman in Obagaji, Raising Concerns Over Ultimatum’s Effectiveness*
The Agatu National Youth Council (ANYC) reports that Fulani herdsmen have killed a woman in Obagaji, sparking outrage and concerns about the safety of the community. The incident occurred while the woman was returning from a fish market, highlighting the ongoing tensions between herders and locals.
The killing comes after the local government chairman, James Melvin Ejeh, issued an ultimatum to Fulani herdsmen to vacate farmlands, raising questions about the effectiveness of the directive. The ANYC is questioning whether the ultimatum was merely verbal or if there will be tangible action taken against the perpetrators. ¹ ² ³
The Obagaji community has experienced repeated attacks by herdsmen, with seven farmers killed earlier this year. The ANYC is demanding accountability and protection for the community, citing possible collusion between security agencies and the herdsmen.