The Jigawa State Police Command has confirmed that a communal clash in Miga Local Government Area on Friday left nine people dead and four others injured.
The violence reportedly began after a group of suspected Fulani miscreants broke into a shop in Gululu village and stole hibiscus and other goods.
Police Public Relations Officer, SP Shi’isu Adam, explained that villagers traced the footprints of the suspected thieves to a Fulani settlement in Yankunama village, Jahun LGA.
“When the villagers arrived, the Fulani settlers began shooting at them with bows and arrows, injuring four people. The villagers then mobilized and retaliated by attacking the Fulani and burning their houses,” Adam stated.
Following the report, police teams from Miga and Jahun Divisions rushed to the area to restore peace. Nine bodies were recovered and taken to Jahun and Miga hospitals, where medical personnel confirmed their deaths.
The injured are receiving treatment, and the situation has been brought under control, the police said.
The state Commissioner of Police, A.T. Abdullahi, along with senior officers and local leaders, visited the scene. A meeting involving community leaders, district heads, vigilantes, and representatives of Miyetti Allah was held to discuss maintaining peace and avoiding reprisal attacks.
Bala Wadan, an eyewitness and resident of Gululu village, shared that the meeting emphasized law and order and condemned any form of violence.
Police have increased patrols in the area to prevent further unrest and have launched an investigation to identify and prosecute those responsible for the violence.
SP Shi’isu Adam assured the public that calm has been restored and security agencies are working to ensure justice and lasting peace.
