By Achadu Gabriel, Kaduna
Tension heightened in Gwadabawa community area of Sokoto state, following a conflict between Fulani and Hausa people residing in the area which led to the death of many people from both sides, including a security operative.
A local official, Aminu Gwadabawa, told the VOA Hausa in an interview monitored by journalist on Saturday, that “People in the area were living in fear, as the conflict has claimed the life of a soldier.
There were fear of reprisal attack, “They are afraid of reprisal attacks from the Fulani bandits”, he said.
According to a survivor, “the Fulani allegedly attacked my relations with knives. But 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”, he stated.
Similarly, a Fulani man who survived the violent communal clash, narrated his ordeal, adding, “I was shot at twice but I survived. I begged them not to kill me. But they shot at me.
Actual causeof the conflict was yet to be ascertained, as at the time of this report, the VOA Hausa reported that when the police in Sokoto were contacted, they said they were still waiting for details of the attack.
Scores were reportedly killed during the conflict, while many sustained various degree of injuries.
Hiwever attacks allegedly by Fulani bandits, are not new in the area.
