- The bloody communal clash happened at Agufa village in Miga Local Government Area of the State on Monday, February 17, 2025.
A full-blown violent confrontation between Hausa and Fulani youths in Jigawa State has claimed two lives.
The bloody communal clash happened at Agufa village in Miga Local Government Area of the State on Monday, February 17, 2025.
The incident began as an altercation over alleged acts of mischief attributed to some Fulani youths, and quickly escalated into violence.
During the skirmish, both groups were said to have fired arrows at each other before security operatives stepped in to restore order.
Four members of the Hausa community sustained injuries and were rushed to Jahun General Hospital for treatment, while two Fulani persons were found dead with bullet wounds, while another sustained gunshot injuries.
The police have deployed tactical teams to the area to avert further escalation of violence and have assured that engagements with community leaders and other stakeholders will commence immediately to foster peace and prevent a recurrence.
It was reported that there have been previous cases of communal clashes between Hausa and Fulani groups in Jigawa State, including an ethnic crisis that broke out in Gululu village, Jahun and Miga local government areas, leaving about 11 people dead and 31 houses burnt to ashes.
The Jigawa State Police Command has urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue towards finding lasting peace in the area.
It was also reported that the authorities have taken prompt action to address the underlying issues fueling the communal clashes and work towards finding a lasting solution to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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