One killed, three injured in communal clash over farmland in Niger State

One killed, three injured in communal clash over farmland in Niger State

By: Zagazola Makama

One person has been confirmed dead and three others injured following a violent communal clash between Gpakpo and Gidigi communities in Katcha Local Government Area of Niger State.

Zagazola gathered that the incident occurred at about 1:00 p.m. on Friday when residents of Gpakpo village, armed with Dane guns, launched an attack on Gidigi villagers at a rice depot.

Security sources confirmed that one Babayi Alhaji Soma was shot and killed during the attack.

Three others Hassan Ndaji, Zakaria Ya’musa, and Mutiu Mohammed, all male residents of Gidigi village sustained varying degrees of injuries and were rushed to the General Hospital in Katcha for treatment.

Security sources immediately visited the scene, evacuated the victims, and restored calm in the area.

Security forces have been deployed to the affected communities to prevent further violence and maintain law and order.

Authorities say the situation is now under control.

One killed, three injured in communal clash over farmland in Niger State