5 killed in communal clash
The conflict was sparked by the struggle for control over the harvest of cashew nuts on a piece of disputed land.
Recommended articles
![Kano State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Halilu Dantiye [Kano Focus]](data:image/svg+xml;charset=utf8,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D'http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg'%20width%3D'100'%20height%3D'100'%20data-ring-placeholder%3D'1'%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E "Kano State Commissioner for Information, Alhaji Halilu Dantiye [Kano Focus]")
According to a report by The Punch, the conflict was sparked by the struggle for control over the harvest of cashew nuts on a piece of disputed land.
The Igala people reportedly claimed the Bassa Kwomu people killed and secretly buried an Igala man; so they proceeded to attack the community, killing people and burning down at least 50 houses.
The state's Police Public Relations Officer, William Aya, confirmed the incident, noting that a detachment of policemen and soldiers had been drafted to the area to maintain law and order.
ADVERTISEMENT
He also denied that five people died. "Only one person died in the clash. The deceased is an old woman. So the information that five persons died is out of place," he said.
Bassa LGA's Sole Administrator, Samuel Alumka, and the House of Assembly member representing the area, Sunday Shigaba, have appealed to both factions to allow peace return to the area as the Igala people have reportedly deserted their homes in fear of a reprisal attack by the Bassa Kwomu community.
JOIN OUR PULSE COMMUNITY!
ADVERTISEMENT
Eyewitness? Submit your stories now via social or:
Email: eyewitness@pulse.ng
Recommended articles
No Nigerian is denied access, we aim for friendship between countries - CGCC
Reno Omokri labels Abuja Chinese Supermarket 'racist', demands Wike's action
1,500 Ogun residents receive free surgeries, 80k students get ₦50k each
NERC shifts Enugu electricity market oversight to State commission
Gov Diri & his deputy, Ewhrudjakpo cleared of certificate forgery allegations
TCN towers vandalised, disrupting power supply to Gombe, Yola, Jalingo
10 killed as 2 Malaysia military helicopters collide during training
Joint Committee denies alleged relocation of equipment from NCAT Zaria
Adelabu says FG plans to increase power generation from 4k to 6k megawatts
ADVERTISEMENT
