24 houses burnt in Jigawa communal clash, five arrested
A devastating attack on Gidan Na Ruwa Fulani Settlement in Taura Local Government Area of Jigawa State has left a trail of destruction, with 24 thatched houses and 16 local granaries set ablaze during a communal clash between warring Hausa and Fulani settlements.
The incident occurred on Sunday night, PUNCH Metro gathered on Tuesday.
Confirming the incident in a statement made available to newsmen in Dutse, the Police Public Relations Officer, Jigawa State Police Command, SP Shi’isu Adam, said the police had raided the areas and arrested five suspects in connection to the crisis.
According to Adam, the attack was carried out by youths from Zangon Maje Village adding that “the youths, who were allegedly seeking revenge, descended on the settlement, setting fire to houses and granaries.”
He stated, “The trouble started when two individuals, Musa Hussaini and Shanu Sule, both from Zangon Maje Village, were beaten and had their motorcycle snatched. They raised an alarm, mobilising their community members to seek revenge.”
The Jigawa State Police Command’s spokesperson revealed that “the Divisional Police Officer of Taura and his patrol team responded swiftly to the report, arriving at the scene to find the destruction noting that normalcy had since been restored, with patrols intensified in the area to prevent further breaches of peace.
The PPRO warned citizens against taking the law into their own hands., saying, “Citizens are advised to direct their complaints to the appropriate authorities for a timely and prompt response.”
Adam emphasised that anyone found wanting would be dealt with ruthlessly stressing that the police command was working to ensure that those responsible are brought to justice.
