Farmer Killed in Niger State Land Dispute, Violence Erupts

On April 30, 2026, a farmer named Saf Turaki was killed following a land dispute in Gambwa Village, Fuka, Munya LGA, Niger State. The conflict arose when a Fulani man demanded that Turaki vacate farmland, which he refused.

The Fulani man attacked Turaki with a dagger, severing his right hand, which led to Turaki's death after being taken to a clinic. In retaliation, local youth attacked Fulani settlements, setting them ablaze.

Shuaib Wana, the state director of the International Human Rights Commission, condemned the killing and the subsequent destruction, urging security agencies to arrest the culprits and ensure justice. Wasiu Abiodun, a spokesman for the Niger State Police Command, confirmed that police were deployed to restore order and investigate the incident, which stemmed from misunderstandings over land disputes.