The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that Friday’s communal clash in the state left nine people dead and four others injured.
Recall that a communal clash on Friday in the Miga Local Government Area of the state claimed dozens of lives and left many hospitalised.
The state Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, in a statement, on Saturday confirmed that the incident occurred between some communities in the Jahun Local Government Area.
Adam noted that scores of people were indeed reported dead, with some still receiving treatment in the hospital.
He said: “On 03/01/2025, information from Gululu village in Miga LGA indicated that a group of miscreants suspected to be Fulani broke into a shop and stole a quantity of hibiscus and other provisions.
“A team of villagers (Hausawa) traced their footprints to a Fulani Settlement Camp in Yankunama village, Jahun LGA.
“On sighting the team, the Fulanis started shooting the villagers with bows and arrows, as a result, four persons were seriously injured as the villagers mobilised and started attacking the Fulanis and setting their houses ablaze at various locations within Miga and Jahun LGAs.”
Adam added that, 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.
“Nine bodies were recovered. The corpses were ferried to Jahun and Miga Hospitals, where the medical doctor on duty confirmed their deaths,” he confirmed.
It was learnt that the state Commissioner of Police, A.T Abdullahi, alongside the Area Commander of Dutse, the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, the Mobile Policeman Commander EOD, and other senior officers have visited the scene of the crime.
However, patrols are being stepped up in the area to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
Adam assured that the situation had been brought under control and an investigation is currently underway to bring the perpetrators to justice.