Nanumba North: Two persons arrested after deadly attack on Fulbe communities in Sabonjida

Two people have been picked up in Sabonjida, located in the Nanumba North Municipality of the Northern Region, following a violent raid on Fulbe communities.

According to reports, an armed robbery occurred on the night of Tuesday, March 18, along the Bimbilla-Chamba road, resulting in the death of one person and another sustaining cutlass wounds.

In response, some community members, suspecting Fulbes of being behind the attack, launched a reprisal attack on Wednesday, March 19, killing over 200 cattle and burning more than 20 Fulbe huts.

The Nanumba North Municipal Security Council swiftly deployed military, police, and immigration officers to the area to restore order. Upon arrival, some men believed to be Konkombas, fled upon seeing the security personnel, abandoning seven motorbikes, two guns, 21 live cartridges, and the carcasses of the slaughtered cattle.

Two individuals were later arrested while carrying guns and cattle carcasses. Authorities confirmed that no further casualties were recorded, apart from those at the robbery scene.

Amid rising tensions, some Fulbes in the community requested security escorts to leave the municipality, fearing for their safety.

Security forces have since restored calm, and the two suspects remain in police custody, assisting with investigations. Meanwhile, law enforcement officials have declined to comment publicly on the incident.