Communal Clashes: Police Confirm 10 Injured, Property Destroyed

Laleye Dipo in Minna

The Niger State Police in Minna have confirmed that 10 people were injured and property worth millions of naira destroyed in two separate communal clashes in Lapai Local Government Area of the state last week.

Six suspects have also been arrested in connection with the incidents.

In one of the clashes, which took place between Dakun and Gbage communities over disputed land, six people were injured while in the other one, which occurred between Katakpa and Elegi villagers, four people were injured.

The state Police Command Public Relations Officer, Superintendent of Police Abiodun said security operatives were drafted to the warring communities to restore law and order.

Abiodun disclosed that some of those injured in the fracas were taken to the Gulu General Hospital for treatment. The police spokesman, however, said the incidents are under investigation.

Meanwhile some of the affected villagers have appealed to the state Governor, Mohammed Umar Bago, and the state Police Commissioner, Mr. Ebenezer Shawulu Danmamman, and other relevant authorities to intervene quickly before the crisis escalate further.