The clash between Fulani Herders and Citizens of the nation has really caused a lot of damages in the nation. The recent clash that occurred between some Fulani Herdsmen and Hausa traders in Delta State was unexpected, and I think the government need to address this issue before things get out of hand.

According to reports on Punch Newspapers, There was a clash between some Fulani Herdsmen and Hausa traders in Sapele, Sapele Local government Area, Delta State. This clash happened in a popular Hausa Market in Delta State.

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Most people sustained injuries, but they have been no report of death so far. Many shops were destroyed as a result of this clash and this resulted in a heavy gridlock.

It was reported that the two group started fighting after a Fulani herder stabbed a Hausa boy in a bush. This Hausa boy rushed home with injuries, and that was how the battle began.

After this Hausa boy rushed home with these injuries, the Hausa traders angrily went to attack some Fulani Herders in the bush, and these Herders also retaliate with dangerous weapons.

People were running for their lives as a result of this clash, and many Nigerians have shared their opinion on this issue. Some Nigerians blamed the Fulani herder for stabbing the Hausa boy, while others claimed that the Hausa traders won't have acted out of anger.

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Note: The Photos in this article is just for illustrative purpose. There is no picture of the fight in this article.

But from my observation, I think the government should look into this issue before things get out of hand. We all know that situations like this sometimes results in inter-ethnic clash, if not well resolved.

This is not a time to blame anyone but rather, a time to bring back peace to the state.