Women protest killing of their husbands’ in Gombe by herders
Some women from Filiya community, in Shongom Local Government, Gombe State, on Wednesday staged a peaceful solidarity protest, following farmers killing by alleged Fulani herdsmen.
Our correspondent reports that the Gombe State Police Command in a recent attack in Kushi, confirmed three persons killed and 11 houses burnt.
Periscope Nigeria observed that the women who barricaded the road leading to the community said they were venting their grievances, they claimed that they were displeased with responses from various authorities.
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According to them, “This is based on the silence of our village head and local authorities to seek for lasting solution from the government to end farmer/herder clash that claimed the lives of our husbands turning us to widows. Our farms are being eaten by the Fulani cows leaving us without food.”
The women while lamenting their various ordeals, explained that the attacks have heightened, calling for speedy resolution of the security issues.
“Just last week someone was killed in his farm, another was cut with cutlass, we were confronted by some Fulani boys this morning in the farm. it took the grace of God to escape,” the protesting women added.
When contacted the Police Public Relations Officer ASP Mahid Abubakar, said the situation has been brought under control, urging residents to maintain peace.
According to him, “The people protested because of suspected Fulani herdsmen in the area. There was presence of DPO and operational policemen to ensure they maintain law and order. They ensured the protesters open the road and allow free passage, so far the area is calm and there is no cause for alarm.”
