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Four held after eight killed in Kebbi clash

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  • Four suspects have been arrested in connection with a violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma town, Kebbi State, which resulted in eight deaths.
  • The clash reportedly began after a farmer was allegedly stabbed to death by a Fulani herder, leading to a reprisal attack.
  • Police are continuing efforts to apprehend other individuals involved and will arraign the four suspects on charges including culpable homicide.

Authorities in Kebbi State have arrested four suspects following a violent clash between farmers and herders in Gulma town, Argungu Local Government Area, which claimed the lives of eight people. The incident has heightened tensions in the region.

Further to the violent farmers-herders clash in Gulma Town, Argungu Local Government Area, the Kebbi State Police Command wishes to inform the public that four suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident, which resulted in the death of eight persons.

— Bashir UsmanKebbi State Police Command Public Relations Officer confirming the arrests.

The conflict reportedly erupted after a farmer was allegedly killed by a Fulani herder while working on his farmland. This act is said to have triggered a retaliatory attack by members of the farming community, who allegedly targeted nearby Fulani settlements, resulting in multiple casualties.

In response to the violence, the Kebbi State Police Command has apprehended four individuals identified as Musa Makera, Saidu Adamu, Shafi’u Hamza, and Adamu Madugu. These suspects are scheduled to be arraigned before a competent court on charges including criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and culpable homicide.

The suspects, Adamu Madugu (male, Gulma), Musa Makera (male, Sauwa), Saidu Adamu (male, Sauwa), and Shafi’u Hamza (male, Gulma), are scheduled to be arraigned before a competent court on charges of criminal conspiracy, unlawful assembly, and culpable homicide.

— Bashir UsmanKebbi State Police Command Public Relations Officer identifying the arrested suspects and their charges.

The police stated that efforts are underway to identify and arrest other individuals linked to the incident who are currently at large. The Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, assured the public that the command is committed to pursuing the matter to its logical conclusion and ensuring that all culpable parties face the full extent of the law.

The command has intensified efforts to identify, arrest, and bring to justice all other persons linked to the incident who are currently at large.

— Bashir UsmanKebbi State Police Command Public Relations Officer detailing ongoing efforts to apprehend more suspects.

Residents have been urged to remain calm and law-abiding, refraining from taking the law into their own hands. The command reiterated its commitment to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring justice for all affected parties. Further updates will be provided as the investigation progresses.

The Commissioner of Police, Umar Hadejia, assures the families of the victims and the general public that the command will pursue the matter to its logical conclusion and ensure that all persons found culpable face the full weight of the law.

— Umar HadejiaKebbi State Commissioner of Police promising thorough investigation and justice.
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