Ten killed in Jigawa communal clash – Police
By: Ahmed Aminu, Dutse
Ten people have died in a communal clash between residents of Gululu and Yankunama villages in Miga local government area of Jigawa state.
The clash was ignited after the theft of a bag of Hibiscus from a shop at Gululu on Thursday night and footprints of the suspected thief was traced to a fulani settlement in Yankunama.
The village head of Gululu, Malam Muhammad Sarkin-Dori told The Syndicate that the situation led to altercation and use of bows and arrows which led to injuries and deaths.
According to him, those who went to Yankunama village were the first to be attacked with bows and arrows.
“Many of them were caught unaware and were hit with the arrows shot at them.
“One Dauda Kafinta, who was declared missing during the melee was later found dead with bow and arrow injuries.
“Four people were referred to Aminu Kano Teaching Hospital after their initial admission at Jahun General Hospital,” he said.
The Syndicate gathered that a retaliatory attack on Friday led to the death of nine people and burning down of many residences in Yankunama.
Confirming the incident, the Spokesperson of the Police in the state, SP Lawal Shiisu Adam, said in a statement that calm has returned to the area as police commence full investigation.
He however said when the police team arrived the scene, “unfortunately, nine dead bodies were recovered. The corpses were ferried to Jahun and Miga hospitals, where the medical doctor on duty confirmed their deaths.”
Adamu however said that the Commissioner of Police in the state, Ahmed Abdullahi, and other sevurity personnel met with all stakeholders in the area in an attempt to prevent further break down of law and order.
The meeting was attended by the Speaker of the state House of Assembly, Haruna Dangyatin, the chairmen of Jahun and Miga local councils, district heads, Miyetti Allah leadership, and members of local vigilance groups.