Thursday, July 2, 2026 - No fewer than 10 people have been killed and several houses set ablaze following a renewed clash between Fulani and Kamuku communities in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State.
The violence, which erupted on Tuesday in
Mararraban Gwadaro and Tashan Bako villages, is believed to be a spillover of
an earlier confrontation between the two groups a few weeks ago that claimed
one life.
Residents described the latest attack as a reprisal,
lamenting that women and children accounted for a significant number of the
casualties.
They appealed to the government and security agencies to
take urgent steps to end the recurring violence.
Confirming the incident, Chairman of Rafi Local Government
Area, Ayuba Usman Katako, said investigations had commenced to identify and
prosecute those behind the attacks.
He, however, did not disclose the exact casualty figure but
said no responsible government would stand by while innocent citizens were
being killed.
The assured that those found culpable would be brought to
justice to serve as a deterrent.
Katako further added that security personnel had been
deployed in large numbers to the affected communities to restore peace and
protect lives and property.
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