Terekeka authorities track armed youth behind Mundri raids

2026-03-25 - 14:43

Authorities in Terekeka County say they are working to track down armed youth involved in a wave of cattle raids and violence with neighboring Mundri East County. The clashes over the past week have left at least 22 civilians dead in greater Mundri County. On March 18, Mundri East Commissioner Charles Koro told Eye Radio that the killings were linked to recurring cattle raids by armed herders from Terekeka, which prompted retaliatory attacks by local youth. The cycle of violence has claimed civilian lives and led to further livestock losses. Terekeka County Commissioner Emmanuel Loku Lodu acknowledged the incidents in an interview with Eye Radio on Wednesday, describing them as the work of criminal elements. “We, as the government at both the state and county levels, are preparing to retrieve the cattle while continuing dialogue. We will deal with the criminals because we want to bring these youth under control. People must remain calm. We have been in communication since day one”, Lodu said. He said his administration is taking steps to restore order, including pursuing the attackers and recovering stolen cattle. Lodu added that local authorities are working with their counterparts in Mundri East to contain the situation, though he expressed concern over limited cooperation. “But the commissioner is understandably traumatized by the attacks, and sometimes the engagement becomes difficult. Still, as government, it is our responsibility to work together and ensure that criminals on either side are brought to book.” Local authorities said that joint efforts and continued dialogue are key to restoring peace and preventing further bloodshed.