Three killed in communal clash between Garun-Gabas and Yakila communities in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

Atleast three persons were killed following a violent communal clash between Garun-Gabas and Yakila communities in Rafi Local Government Area of the state.

It was gathered that the clash erupted on Friday during a reconciliation meeting convened by the District Head of Yakila at his palace to address lingering tensions between the two communities.

The crisis began when a youth from Garun-Gabas, who came to attend the peace meeting, was attacked by some youths from Yakila. Policemen stationed at the Yakila Outstation intervened and rescued the victim.

However, the situation quickly escalated into a full-blown clash, as youths from Yakila turned on the security personnel and attempted to set fire to a military Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC).

Military reinforcements from Garun-Gabas and Tegina were deployed to restore order, but in the ensuing violence, two individuals – Adamu Yola of Garun-Gabas and Alhaji Samaila Suleman of Yakila – were killed.

Another victim, identified as Abdu, popularly known as “Pure Water,” collapsed during the incident and was rushed along with another injured individual, Yahaya Lala of Yakila, to Dr. Frank Clinic in Tegina. Abdu was later confirmed dead, bringing the total number of fatalities to three.

Police sources say that the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) of Kagara, alongside a patrol team and 12 Police Mobile Force operatives from Tegina, moved to the area and succeeded in bringing the situation under control.

The corpses were released to their families for burial in accordance with Islamic rites after they declined post-mortem examinations.

The Command said surveillance and monitoring efforts have been intensified in the affected areas to prevent further breakdown of law and order.
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Fulani youths attack brothers in Niger

By: Zagazola Makama

A violent attack has left two brothers seriously injured in Niger State, with one of them losing his right hand following an assault allegedly carried out by a group of Fulani youths.

The incident occurred on July 10 at Sheshi Dama Village in Bida Local Government Area, after the victims, identified as Baba Gozan and Wada Gozan, both of Fulani Camp, Etsugaie Village, visited a female friend in the area.

According to a report by their father, Mohammed Umar, the two brothers were attacked by four young men allegedly from Fulani Camp in Kafa Village, Bida LGA. The assailants, identified as Goga Maigari, Kura Maigari, Rani Maigari, and Ado Yambe, reportedly assaulted the victims with machetes and sticks.

During the attack, Baba Gozan’s right hand was severed, while his brother Wada sustained deep injuries to his right hand and head.

The victims were immediately taken to the General Hospital in Agaie, where they are currently receiving medical treatment.

The attackers fled the scene and remain at large, but efforts are ongoing to apprehend them. Authorities confirmed that an investigation into the incident is underway.

Fulani youths attack brothers in Niger

JSS3 student allegedly beats teacher to death in Benue over seized cap

By: Zagazola Makama

A tragic incident occurred in Oju Local Government Area of Benue State on Thursday, as a Junior Secondary School 3 student allegedly beat his teacher to death during a confrontation over a seized school cap.

Sources told Zagazola Makama that the suspect, identified as 16-year-old Friday Ogamude, a student of UBE Oju Centre, confronted his teacher, Mr. Oyibe Oyibe, aged 35, over a cap the teacher had confiscated since May 2025.

According to the sources, the confrontation quickly escalated when the student allegedly struck the teacher during a heated exchange. The teacher reportedly slumped on the spot.

He was immediately rushed to Amara Hospital, Oju, where he was confirmed dead by a medical doctor.

The body of the deceased has been photographed and deposited at the General Hospital, Oju, for autopsy, while investigations into the incident are ongoing.

Police say the suspect was arrested as the command condemned the act and assured the public that justice will be served.

Investigation into the matter is ongoing.

JSS3 student allegedly beats teacher to death in Benue over seized cap