• Two suspects arrested
The Police in Nasarawa State have confirmed the death of six persons, while scores were wounded in a communal clashes between herders and farmers in Farin Dutse, in Nasarawa Local Council.

According to the police, six bodies were recovered following deployment of officers in the area.

Confirming the development in a statement yesterday, spokesperson for the command, SP Nansel Ranham identified the victims as Simeon Madaki, Ayawu Senior, Sunday Wa’azu, Vincent Sunday, Taimako Senior, and Filibus Jatau Mai’anguwa.

He explained that some houses, shops, motorcycles, and a car were also vandalised during the attack.

“During the operation, three injured victims—Samaniya Wa’azu, Vincent Ezekiel, and Johnson Maikasuwa were rescued and taken to a Medical Centre for treatment.

“To ensure law and order, the area has been reinforced with personnel from the Mobile Police of 69 PMF Toto, alongside other police operatives and the military, who are currently patrolling the vicinity.

“However, in the course of the intervention, the mob vandalised a police patrol vehicle and later set fire to a nearby Ruga settlement where the suspect, Sani, resides.

“This led to the unfortunate death of one Azumi Allah Gaba and her unborn child.

“Also, two suspects were arrested for a communal crisis in Farin Dutse, while normalcy has been restored in the area,” he added.