Reports says Fulani herders, overwhelmed by a spate of armed attacks targeting their cattle, chased Boko Haram fighters, leading to a fierce gunfight outside Fuhe village, near Ngala close to the border with Cameroon.
An anti-jihadist militia leader UMAR KACHALLA who confirmed the incident said the bodies of the slain herders were brought to the police by militiamen.
He said the herders had earlier repelled an attack by Boko Haram fighters who invaded the village to steal livestock, killing one of the militants.
According to him, the herders then decided to pursue the jihadists and fight them but were overwhelmed by better armed Boko Haram gunmen.
Another source told the AFP that the Jihadists later returned to Fuhe village and burnt homes and food supplies while herds fled.
