11 killed in Nasarawa communal clash, police launch manhunt

Nasarawa State Police Command has launched a manhunt for perpetrators of a deadly communal onslaught successful Udege Development Area of Nasarawa Local Government Area, which near astatine slightest 11 radical dormant and respective homes destroyed.

Commissioner of Police successful the state, CP Shetima Jauro Mohammed, visited the affected communities of Akyawa and Udege Kasa connected Friday, April 3, wherever helium commiserated with victims and assessed the level of destruction.

The attack, which occurred successful the aboriginal hours of the aforesaid day, was reportedly carried retired by suspected hoodlums successful what authorities described arsenic a reprisal implicit the alleged sidesplitting of 2 persons.

During the violence, astir 50 houses were burnt successful Akyawa, portion 2 others were destroyed successful Udege Kasa.

Describing the incidental arsenic tragic, the constabulary commissioner expressed sympathy with bereaved families and assured residents that those liable would beryllium brought to justice.

“We are profoundly saddened by this unfortunate incidental that led to the nonaccomplishment of guiltless lives and demolition of property.

“The Command remains committed to ensuring that the perpetrators are identified, arrested, and prosecuted,” helium said.

Following the atta...