Fulani youths attack brothers in Niger, one suffers severed hand
By: Zagazola Makama
A violent attack has left two brothers seriously injured in Niger State, with one of them losing his right hand following an assault allegedly carried out by a group of Fulani youths.
The incident occurred on July 10 at Sheshi Dama Village in Bida Local Government Area, after the victims, identified as Baba Gozan and Wada Gozan, both of Fulani Camp, Etsugaie Village, visited a female friend in the area.
According to a report by their father, Mohammed Umar, the two brothers were attacked by four young men allegedly from Fulani Camp in Kafa Village, Bida LGA. The assailants, identified as Goga Maigari, Kura Maigari, Rani Maigari, and Ado Yambe, reportedly assaulted the victims with machetes and sticks.
During the attack, Baba Gozan’s right hand was severed, while his brother Wada sustained deep injuries to his right hand and head.
The victims were immediately taken to the General Hospital in Agaie, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.
The attackers fled the scene and remain at large, but efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Authorities confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway.
