A Nigerian lady has shared a detailed account of a violent incident that erupted in Umunede, Delta State, after two indigenes were reportedly killed by Hausas in the bush. The tragic incident led to serious unrest in the community, with retaliatory attacks escalating tensions further.
The disturbing account was shared in a video that has since gone viral on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where users have expressed deep concern over the situation.
In the video, the woman described how violence erupted after an unprovoked attack in her community. She explained that the Hausa community in Umunede has its own designated quarter and a mosque, where they have been settled for a long time. However, tensions have existed due to reports of kidnapping and other crimes in the area.
According to her narration, two young men from the Mbiri community were killed by a group of Hausas while on their way to the farm. The three individuals who had embarked on the journey included two Mbiri boys and one Hausa companion. Shockingly, the attackers killed only the two Mbiri boys and spared the Hausa individual, who then ran back to inform the Mbiri community about the tragic event.
Enraged by the news, the Mbiri community members mobilized and launched a retaliatory attack on the Hausa settlement in Umunede. They set fire to several houses and even the mosque within the Hausa quarter, in a bid to avenge the deaths of their people.
However, the violence did not stop there. In response, a group of Hausas from a neighboring village launched further attacks, allegedly killing more people. This led to yet another round of retaliatory violence, with members of the Mbiri community returning to Umunede to attack the Hausa settlement again.
Faced with the overwhelming violence, the Hausa residents fled for safety, seeking refuge in nearby schools. The escalating crisis forced schools in the area to shut down, as students and teachers ran for their lives. Many parents were left in distress, searching for their children who had gone missing amid the chaos.
In her emotional narration, the woman lamented: “What happened is that the Hausa people have a quarter in our village, and a mosque. Hausa or Fulani people have been involved in several kidnappings in this area. In a neighboring village, they killed two boys who had recently graduated.”
She continued, “It was three people heading to the farm that day—the two Mbiri boys and one Hausa. The two Mbiri boys were killed, but the Hausa boy was spared because of his ethnicity.”
“It was the spared Hausa boy who went to tell the Mbiri people that the Hausa had killed two of their own.”
“This angered the Mbiri people, and they came to my village, Umunede, where they burned down the Hausa quarter and mosque. But the matter didn’t end there.”
“Today, the Hausas in a nearby village began killing people again, and this led the villagers of the victims to come to Umunede and attack the Hausa community.”
“The chaos led to the Hausa fleeing into schools for safety, causing the schools to shut down as many students ran for their lives. Many mothers have not yet seen their children.”
As the video gained traction online, numerous individuals took to the comment section to express their thoughts and concerns about the ongoing violence. Many criticized the government’s inaction, while others feared that the crisis could escalate further if not addressed swiftly.
See some reactions below:
@lifeinsolace: “They will act like they are not seeing this till the community retaliates and you see them coming to save their brothers.”
@MichaelPneazy: “All the Youths in that town better mount, who even allow them to settle there?”
@Gabrielomokhai: “I was passing through Umunede on a Friday at about 2pm, I saw the number of northerners going for prayers then I realized that the indigenes of that town are in trouble.”
@Kolosmental: “One thing I know about Delta youths Sha be say this matter never finish trust me🤝 and the problem now is the Hausa’s cannot be differentiated from the Fulani both in identity, looks and mentality so matter go fagi. If ‘Fulani never forgets’ Delta youths nor dey forgive.”
@only1Tymlez: “I served in a military school in this village, used to follow my landlord to his farm and he’d show me how these Fulani people violate it and even drink their palm wine. This same man works as a security in the military school. I just wonder why they don’t get help from the soldiers!”
@leroyeferaomo: “Fulani and Hausa are not the same. So much so that a lot of my Hausa guys don’t fw the Fulani. People should try and tell them apart, let the innocent not be dragged with those lot.”
@Benefit43928872: “Person go come your village, e no go rent house like normal person, e go find bush or uncompleted building, turn am to a community. That’s bad.”
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Full Details: “How Fulani People Have Been Killing, Raping And Kidnapping Our People”.- Lady Gives Details Of The Killings That Happened Today In Umunede, Delta State. https://t.co/B4ge5fgWmU pic.twitter.com/5D7dCCZWDc
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