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Death toll rises to nine as farmers, herders clash in Jigawa

The death toll from a violent clash between farmers and herders in Gululu, a community in Miga Local Government Area of Jigawa State, has risen to nine.
The police spokesperson in the state, Lawan Adam in a statement on Saturday, said the violence escalated to neighboring communities, with the groups embarking on an orgy of killing and arson.
The statement says nine bodies were recovered after the violent confrontation.
According to the statement, the confrontation began on Friday, spiraled into a deadly rampage across neighboring Jahun Local Government Area. Villagers allegedly mobilized and attacked Fulani settlements and setting houses ablaze in multiple locations across Miga and Jahun LGAs.
“Upon receipt of the report, a team of police officers from the Miga and Jahun Divisions rushed to the scene to assess the situation and restore peace and order,”
“Unfortunately, nine (9) bodies were recovered. The corpses were ferried to Jahun and Miga Hospitals, where the medical doctor on duty confirmed their deaths”, the police spokesperson said
”Despite the efforts to contain the unrest, nine bodies were recovered from the aftermath. The remains of the victims were transported to hospitals in Jahun and Miga, where medical personnel confirmed their deaths”
Meanwhile, authorities have intensified efforts to restore calm in the affected areas, even as investigations into the tragic incident continue.
The police have called for restraint and cooperation from all parties to prevent further violence.
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