Sokoto: Communal clash at wedding leaves two dead, nine injured, 15 arrested

Sokoto: Communal clash at wedding leaves two dead, nine injured, 15 arrested

By: Zagazola Makama

A communal clash between youths of Gidan Haki and Basasa villages in Kware Local Government Area of Sokoto State has led to the death of two persons and left nine others seriously injured.

Intelligence sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on April 13 at about 9:00 a.m. during a wedding ceremony where a misunderstanding reportedly broke out between youths from the two neighbouring communities, escalating into a violent free-for-all fight.

Despite efforts by the security team to restore calm, quell the violence and prevent further escalation, two male victims from Gidan Haki village whose identities are yet to be confirmed were confirmed dead at the scene.

Nine others sustained various degrees of injuries and were immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment.

A Police sources said 15 male suspects have so far been arrested in connection with the clash and are currently in custody, assisting with the investigation.

The sources said that the Commissioner of Police in Sokoto State has directed the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) to take over the case for detailed investigation, while security presence in the affected areas has been intensified with continuous visibility patrols to forestall further disturbances.

Sokoto: Communal clash at wedding leaves two dead, nine injured, 15 arrested