JUST IN: Police confirm nine dead in Jigawa farmers-herders clashes

The Jigwa Police Command has said nine people have so far been confirmed dead as a result of clash between farmers and herders in Gululu, a community in Miga Local Government Area of the State.

 

Jigawa Police Command Public Relations Officer, Lawan Adam, said in a statement on Saturday that nine bodies were recovered from the scene of the clashes by a police team deployed to quell the crises.

 

He added that the corpses were ferried to Jahun and Miga Hospitals where they were confirmed dead.

 

Adam said while the initial clash between farmers and villagers that claimed one life, “the villagers mobilised, attacked the Fulanis and torched their houses at various locations in Miga and Jahun LGAs”.

 

“Upon receipt of the report, a team of police officers from the Miga and Jahun Divisions rushed to the scene to assess the situation and restore peace and order.

 

“Unfortunately, nine (9) bodies were recovered. The corpses were ferried to Jahun and Miga Hospitals, where the medical doctor on duty confirmed their deaths”, the police spokesperson said.

 

He added that the state Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Abdullah has deployed officers to the communities to quell the crisis in addition to summoning a stakeholders’ meeting attended by the House of Assembly Speaker and leaders of the feuding communities.

 

“A stakeholder meeting was immediately convened, attended by the Jigawa State speaker, Haruna Aliyu, chairmen of the two LGAs, district heads, Miyetti Allah leadership, and vigilantes.

 

 

“The meeting was centred on maintaining law and order, avoiding violence, propaganda, and reprisal attacks.

 

“In the meantime, patrols are being stepped up in the general area to prevent further breakdown of law and order. The situation has been brought under control. An investigation is currently underway to bring the perpetrators to justice”, Adam said.

 

 

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