Hunters and herders have come under attack in Kwara and Plateau states.
On Tuesday, four local hunters, who were also vigilantes, were gunned down in Kwara by suspected herdsmen.
On the same day, three herders were also declared missing, believed killed, in Plateau.
In Zamfara, four persons were confirmed dead, while as many as 60 women were reportedly abducted as bandits swooped on two communities.
A source said five hunters on two motorcycles were returning from Ilorin, the Kwara State capital, to the Fage community when they fell into the herders’ ambush, who shot and killed two of them.
The three survivors ran to nearby from where more hunters mobilised and returned to the attack scene, only for the herdsmen to open fire upon sighting them, killing two more. One hunter was wounded and later died in hospital.
The killings took place at Fage, in Asa local government area of the State. The herders reportedly went away with their victims’ motorcycles.
Police spokesman, Okasanmi Ajayi confirmed the incident, adding that an investigation had started.
In Plateau, chairman of Miyetti Allah Cattle Breeders Association of Nigeria, (MACBAN), Malam Nuru Abdullahi said three herders were last seen on Tuesday evening.
Abdullahi said the three men were grazing their animals at Gidan-Ado village, in Riyom local government area when they were attacked.
In Zamfara, four persons were confirmed killed in attacks on two communities in Maru local government area of the State. Up to 60 women were reportedly abducted in the assault.
A House of Representatives member, who represents the constituency, Shehu Amad Fulani, confirmed the attacks. He lamented that his constituents no longer sleep peacefully due to incessant attacks by bandits.
The State’s Police Command spokesman, Ubah Ogaba did not respond to inquiries by newsmen on the incidents.
