Outrage As Suspected Herder Machetes 35-Year-Old Mother Of Three To Death In Nasarawa

The tragic killing of 35-year-old Kpadoo Lazarus-Uwua, a mother of three, at Imon community in Adudu Chiefdom, Obi Local Government Area of Nasarawa State, has sparked widespread outrage and condemnation. It is suspected that a herder is responsible for her death, and the incident is causing significant tension within the chiefdom. The community has expressed deep sorrow and anger over the crime, and there is growing concern about the escalating violence in the area. The situation has prompted calls for justice and measures to address the security challenges in the region.

The tragic death of Kpadoo Lazarus-Uwua, a 35-year-old mother of three, occurred on March 26, 2025, when a disagreement arose between her and a suspected herder, believed to be a minor. The herder allegedly accused Uwua of polluting the water during fishing activities. The altercation escalated, and the herder attacked Uwua with a machete, leaving her to die in a pool of blood from severe injuries.

The incident has caused deep sorrow within her family and the Imon community. Her relative, Mr. Mathew Aondo, expressed their grief and urged authorities, particularly Fulani leaders, to take responsibility and caution their youths to avoid violent actions that could further escalate ethnic tensions. The family is calling for justice and for measures to prevent such incidents from occurring again.

Comrade Samuel Ortserga, the Youth leader of Imon Community, expressed strong disapproval of the frequent killings of community members by suspected herders. He condemned the act, emphasizing that simply arresting the suspect was not enough to address the ongoing violence.

While he acknowledged and appreciated the efforts of the Youth leader of Ibuan community and those of the Adudu Chiefdom for successfully arresting the suspect and handing him over to the police, Comrade Ortserga called on the state government and security agencies to implement stronger measures to prevent further killings in the community.

In his message, Comrade Aondo urged the youths of Imon to remain calm and allow the law to take its course, assuring them that their peaceful approach should not be mistaken for weakness. The community leaders are committed to seeing justice served and ensuring such violence is prevented in the future.

Saleh Anaruwa, the Fulani youth leader in Adudu Chiefdom, expressed deep grief over the tragic killing of Kpadoo Lazarus-Uwua, a mother of three, while she was fishing to provide for her family. Anaruwa condemned the act, highlighting the unfortunate circumstances under which the woman lost her life. He acknowledged the seriousness of the incident and extended his condolences to the bereaved family, while also calling for measures to prevent such violence in the future.

Anaruwa emphasized the need for greater understanding and peaceful coexistence between the different communities, urging all parties involved to work together to ensure such conflicts do not escalate into further bloodshed.