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A violent clash between two communities in Adamawa State has claimed the life of not less than 15 persons.
From our sources, it is gathered that sophisticated firearms were used by the fighting communities in Tingno under Lamurde Local Government Area, causing destruction of lives and property.
According to our correspondence, the fight started on Thursday night between the indigenous Chobok tribe and their Hausa settlers.
Sources told our correspondent that the fight was started by struggle over the right to slaughter a pig at a local abattoir, which later excalated into a bloody fight.
There are indications that more than 15 people may have been killed as a result of the conflict.
The violent conflict in the area was confirmed by spokesman of police in the state, DSP Suleiman Nguroje, although he did not give actual casualty details.
Nguroje further revealed that the state Commissioner of Police has directed the Squadron Mobile Commander and the area Commander Numan Division, to proceed with all DPOs within that area and all other operational commanders.
“The governor, Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, also mobilised all the service commanders and we all visited the war area” he added.
Nguroje mentioned that on arrival at the waring area, they met the people already in the town, and gunshots were still ongoing.
“But with the military and police on the ground, most of them were pushed back into the mountains and the town was returned to normalcy.” He said.
Finally, he stated that security personnels have also been instructed to go round and confirm whether there were casualties.”
Source: SaharaReporter
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