Eggon youths in Nasarawa State have arrested a 25-year-old Fulani herdsman, Abdullah Buldi, who confessed that he was actively involved in series of attacks and destruction of properties in the on-going face-off between farmers and nomads in the state.
Buldi made the confession following his arrest after the invasion of Gidan Gambo village in Lafia Local Government Area of the state, where about 10 persons were killed and several houses burnt. He nabbed trying to escape after the invasion, but luck ran out on him as he was apprehended by the youths.
He told the youths that he was hired alongside 200 others to unleash series of attacks in Nasarawa South Senatorial District, and their leader was paid N300,000 for their recruitment at Ikposogye village.
“When they gave us the money, we were also given arms and ammunition, including food and water. I never knew it will turn out bad for me. About 200 of us from Keana, Azara and Obi areas were hired to attack the village,” said Buldi.
He also supplied the youths, information about their hideout. “The place is at Ikposogye. We normally hide under broken down heavy duty equipment at the construction site on Ikposogye –Obi road. Our leaders are Hassan, Russia, Saleh, Buba and Kabiru. They are from Obi, Keana and Azara,” he said.
Apart from the attack on Gidan Gambo, Buldi said that he took part in previous attacks on Logobi, Tundun-Adabu, as well as Ikposogye and Agwan Yakubu communities that led to the death of many people, with several houses burnt.
State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), Mr. Ismaila Numan, confirmed the development. According to him, the suspect has been detained at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), while the police have commenced full investigation into the matter.
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