The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that a violent clash between two communities in the state resulted in the deaths of nine people and left four others injured. The incident, which took place on Friday, unfolded in Miga and Jahun Local Government Areas.
According to police reports, trouble began when a group of individuals, believed to be from a Fulani settlement, allegedly broke into a shop in Gululu village, Miga LGA.
They were accused of stealing hibiscus and other goods. Villagers from the area, identified as Hausawa, followed the suspects’ tracks to a Fulani settlement in Yankunama village.
Upon arrival, tensions escalated, and the Fulani reportedly began firing arrows at the villagers, injuring four people. In retaliation, the villagers mobilized and launched attacks on the Fulani settlement, setting several homes ablaze across the two LGAs.
Police spokesperson SP Shi’isu Adam confirmed that law enforcement teams were dispatched to the affected areas to restore calm and prevent further violence. “Nine bodies were recovered and taken to hospitals in Jahun and Miga, where doctors confirmed the deaths,” Adam stated.
Jigawa Commissioner of Police, A.T Abdullahi, and other senior officials visited the scene. Community leaders, including local government chairmen, district heads, and Miyetti Allah representatives, held an emergency meeting to discuss strategies for preventing future clashes.
