By Our Correspondent
A devastating communal clash between Hausa and Fulani groups has occurred in Agufa Village, Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State, resulting in the death of two persons and injuries to several others.
The incident, which took place on February 17, started as a dispute over alleged acts of mischief attributed to some Fulani youths, and quickly escalated into violence.
Both groups engaged in an exchange of bows and arrows before security operatives intervened to restore order. Four members of the Hausa community sustained arrow wounds and were rushed to Jahun General Hospital for treatment, while two Fulani persons were found dead with bullet wounds, and another victim sustained gunshot injuries.
The police have deployed tactical teams to the area to prevent further escalation and have assured that engagements with community leaders and other stakeholders will commence immediately to foster peace and prevent a recurrence.
This incident is not an isolated one, as there have been previous cases of communal clashes between Hausa and Fulani groups in Jigawa State, including a devastating ethnic crisis that broke out in Gululu village, Jahun and Miga local government areas, leaving at least 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, and it’s imperative that the authorities take prompt action to address the underlying issues fueling these communal clashes and work towards finding a lasting solution to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
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