By Amos Tauna, Kaduna
A communal clash between Hausa and Fulani groups has resulted in two fatalities and several injuries of varying degrees in Agufa Village, Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State.
The incident, which occurred on Monday, 17th February 2025, began as a dispute over alleged acts of mischief attributed to some Fulani youths and quickly escalated into violence.th groups reportedly engaged in an exchange of bows and arrows before security operatives intervened to restore order.
Four members of the Hausa community sustained injuries and were rushed to Jahun General Hospital for treatment, while two Fulani individuals were found dead with bullet wounds, and another sustained gunshot injuries.
The police have deployed tactical teams to the area to prevent further escalation and have assured that discussions with community leaders and other stakeholders will commence immediately to foster peace and avert any recurrence of unforeseen situations.
It has been reported that there have been previous instances of communal clashes between Hausa and Fulani groups in Jigawa State, including a devastating ethnic crisis that erupted in Gululu village in the Jahun and Miga local government areas, resulting in approximately 11 fatalities and the destruction of 31 houses.
The Jigawa State Police Command has urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as investigations continue in an effort to find lasting peace in the area.
Authorities have also taken prompt action to address the underlying issues fuelling these communal clashes and are working towards a lasting solution to prevent such incidents from occurring in the future.
