A farmer identified as Hammasumo Ali has reportedly lost his left hand following a clash with a herdsman in the Nyashika area of Gumti Ward, Toungo Local Government Area of Adamawa State.
The incident was disclosed in a statement issued by the Secretary of Information of Toungo Local Government Area, Daniel Pogu Toungo.
According to the statement, the confrontation began when Ali attempted to stop a herdsman from allowing his cattle to graze on his farm.
The disagreement reportedly escalated into a physical confrontation, during which the herdsman allegedly attacked Ali with a machete, inflicting severe injuries that resulted in the loss of his left hand.
Ali is currently receiving treatment at a hospital, the statement said.
Following the incident, the Chairman of Toungo Local Government Area, Hajiya Hauwa Guruja, visited the injured farmer at the hospital and expressed sympathy over his condition.
Guruja urged residents to maintain peace and respect one another’s rights, while encouraging them to resolve disputes through dialogue rather than violence.
She also called on members of the community to avoid actions that could further escalate tensions and threaten peaceful coexistence in the area.