Two
people were killed yesterday during a fight between Fulani herdsmen and
some Igbo traders at Gariki market in Enugu state. According to
reports, the fight started after a herdsman identified as Ali came to an
abattoir at the Market to slaughter a cow. He was charged N500 but paid
N400 after he finished slaughtering his cow. The abattoir attendant
identified as Ifeanyi Ifeacho asked for the N100 balance but Ali
allegedly refused to pay.
An
argument ensued between them which later degenerated into a fight. Ali
allegedly removed his knife and stabbed Ifeanyi in the stomach. He died
on the spot. Ali made an attempt to run from the market but was
apprehended by other traders and then beaten to death. Some angry Ibo
traders attacked some other Fulani traders and also razed the Mosque in
the market.
Security agents have been drafted to the area to restore law and order.
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