Summary
Gunmen killed at least 12 forest guards in a community in northcentral Nigeria. No group has claimed responsibility for the attack, which happened in Oke-Ode, Kwara state. Police and local authorities are responding to the situation.
Key Facts
- At least 12 forest guards were killed by gunmen in Oke-Ode, Kwara, Nigeria.
- The attack took place in Nigeria's northcentral region.
- No group has claimed responsibility for the attack.
- The clash relates to ongoing conflicts between local herders and farmers over land.
- The herders in the region are mainly of Fulani origin.
- Four survivors of the attack are receiving treatment in a hospital.
- The governor of Kwara has requested military help to address such attacks.
- There have been similar violent incidents in the region, including a deadly attack in Benue state in June.
