Residents of Moroa River community in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State have called for justice following the killing of a farmer, Bala Dauda, on Sunday. Community members allege that the victim was attacked on his farmland shortly after returning from church service, prompting renewed concerns about insecurity in the area.

Residents of Moroa River community in Akwanga Local Government Area of Nasarawa State are demanding justice following the killing of a farmer, Bala Dauda, on Sunday.

According to the Moroa River Youth Progressive Forum, Dauda was attacked and killed on his farmland shortly after returning from church service. The group alleged that suspected herders who had entered the farm with cattle were responsible for the attack.

Community leaders and residents have urged security agencies to conduct a thorough investigation into the incident and ensure that those responsible are identified and prosecuted in accordance with the law.

The forum expressed concern over what it described as a worsening security situation in the area.
Residents cited recurring incidents of kidnapping, armed robbery, and the destruction of farmlands, which they say have created fear among farmers and other members of the community.

According to the residents, continued insecurity is affecting agricultural activities and threatening local food production, a major source of livelihood for many families in the area.

They appealed to the Nasarawa State Government, security agencies, and relevant stakeholders to take urgent steps to restore peace, improve security presence, and protect farmers from further attacks.

As of the time of filing this report, no official statement from security authorities regarding the incident was immediately available.