Enugu attack claims lives of two herdsmen, 16 cattle

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

The development was contained in a post shared by security analyst Zagazola Makama on his official X handle.

According to the post, a joint security team comprising troops of the 82 Division Garrison and 103 Battalion Reinforcement, alongside police and DSS personnel, visited the community around 11 am on Tuesday to assess the situation.

"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.

The bodies of the victims were recovered and handed over to the police, while efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible for the attack, including suspected local collaborators.

Enugu attack claims lives of two herdsmen, 16 cattle