Dozens of Fulani herders killed in Nigeria explosion

According to Nigerian authorities, a Tuesday explosion near the border between the central states of Nasarawa and Benue resulted in the deaths of at least 27 Fulani herders.

According to the authorities, they are looking into what caused the explosion.

The pastoral and farming populations have frequently clashed over resources in the area.

The explosion may have been caused by a botched air attack by the Nigerian military, according to some local media, but this has not been independently verified.