Panic erupted late Monday in Agbada Village, Nasarawa State, after an outdoor church crusade was reportedly disrupted by suspected Fulani herdsmen, causing worshippers to flee in fear.
A viral video from the scene showed participants scrambling for safety as confusion spread across the gathering. The footage captured people shouting and gesturing frantically, though no weapons or acts of violence were visibly recorded in the clip.
The incident has sparked widespread speculation online, with many attributing the disruption to Fulani herdsmen amid the longstanding farmer–herder tensions affecting several communities in Nigeria’s Middle Belt. Others have suggested that the disturbance may be linked to bandits operating in the region.
As of the time of reporting, neither the Nasarawa State Government nor security agencies have issued an official statement confirming the cause of the incident or identifying those responsible.
Community members have expressed deep concern over security lapses during night-time religious events in rural areas, noting that limited emergency response options leave residents vulnerable.
No casualties or arrests have been reported, and there were no accounts of kidnapping in connection with the alleged attack. Authorities are expected to provide further clarification as investigations continue.
