A map of Ekiti, a state in South-West Nigeria.
Two farmers have been killed in Ekiti State after a clash involving some herders in Isaba, Ikole Local Government Area.
The police spokesman in the State, Sunday Abutu, who confirmed the incident, said the clash was preceded by a disagreement between both parties.
Mr. Abutu said police operatives have been deployed to the area to maintain peace while investigation has commenced to unravel the reason behind the unrest.
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Clashes between farmers and herdsmen are common across Nigeria, mostly over land rights issues and open and night grazing.
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