Three Women Killed on Farm in Adamawa Amid Renewed Communal Violence

Rising killings in the farm

Three women were tragically killed while farming in Lamurde Local Government Area of Adamawa State on January 3, 2026, as communal clashes between the Bachama and Chobo communities escalated once again. The victims, all unarmed and tending their crops, were attacked on their farmland in Tigno village, sparking outrage and renewed calls for peace and stronger security intervention in the region.

According to police reports, the women were shot and killed while working in the fields when violence flared between rival community groups. The conflict has a long history of land disputes and ethnic tensions, which security officials say has repeatedly triggered cycles of retaliation and unrest across parts of Lamurde LGA.

The Adamawa State Police Command confirmed the incident and reported that two suspects have been apprehended in connection with the murders. Investigators reportedly recovered ammunition and an AK‑47 magazine at the scene, suggesting the involvement of armed elements rather than isolated criminal activity.

This recent killing comes amid a resurgence of communal clashes in Adamawa State, particularly between the Bachama and Chobo ethnic groups. Despite multiple peace dialogues and curfews imposed by state authorities, sporadic violence has persisted through late 2025 and into 2026, including deadly protests and security deployments in Lamurde.

Adamawa police have deployed Mobile Police Force units to maintain order, and senior officials have appealed for calm while promising thorough investigations and prosecutions for those responsible.

Experts and local leaders attribute the conflict to long‑standing land disputes, ethnic rivalries, and resource pressures in rural communities. Previous flare‑ups have led to protests, enforcement of curfews, and even allegations of excessive force by security agencies, although official accounts differ on specific confrontations.

For example, a December 2025 incident saw women protesters killed amid demonstrations, highlighting how communal tensions have repeatedly drawn in security forces and civilians alike.

Civil society groups and residents have urged federal and state governments to intensify peacebuilding, strengthen local dispute resolution mechanisms, and provide sustained security to vulnerable communities. Without lasting solutions to underlying grievances and proactive engagement, analysts warn that cycles of violence may continue, undermining development and stability in the northeast.