15 people died in Jigawa farmer-harder clash
By Ali Rabi'u Ali Jigawa.
A violent clash between villagers and Fulani herdsmen in Miga and Jahun Local Government Areas of Jigawa State has left forten people feared dead and four others injured.
According to reports police public relations Officer in the state SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, the incident occurred on January 3, 2025, when a group of villagers from Gululu village in Miga LGA discovered that a shop had been broken into and a quantity of hibiscus and other provisions stolen. The villagers suspected that the thieves were Fulani herdsmen and traced their footprints to a Fulani settlement camp in Yankunama village, Jahun LGA.
"Upon arriving at the camp, the villagers were met with resistance from the Fulanis, who started shooting at them with bows and arrows. Four villagers were seriously injured in the attack, prompting the villagers to mobilize and launch a counterattack on the Fulanis"he stated.
The situation quickly escalated, with villagers attacking the Fulanis and setting their homes ablaze in various locations within Miga and Jahun LGAs. The violence resulted in the deaths of nine people, whose bodies were recovered and taken to Jahun and Miga Hospitals, where they were confirmed dead by medical doctors.
The Jigawa State Police Command swiftly responded to the incident, deploying a team of officers from Miga and Jahun divisions to the scene to restore peace and order. The Commissioner of Police, CP AT Abdullahi, accompanied by senior officers, including the Area Commander Dutse, Assistant Commissioner of Police, and Department of Operations, also visited the scene to assess the situation.
On the emergency response, the executive secretary Jigawa state emergency management Agency (JISEMA) visited the scene of the incident with a view to asses the level of damage caused by the incident. Mairiga then enlighten the people in the area to avoid taking law in their hands to avoid lost of lives and properties.
Skylink report that a stakeholder meeting was convened in the aftermath of the incident, attended by top government officials, traditional leaders, and representatives of Miyetti Allah, a Fulani herdsmen association. The meeting aimed to promote peace and prevent further violence, with participants urging calm and restraint.
It stated that the police have launched an investigation into the incident, with patrols stepped up in the affected areas to prevent further breakdown of law and order. The situation has been brought under control, but tensions remain high in the region.
According to the PPRO, the Jigawa State Police Command has assured that everything possible will be done to bring the perpetrators to justice and prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.