A clash between two villages in Gbako Local Government Area (LGA) of Niger State has resulted in the deaths of two individuals, Haruna Mohammed and Mohammed Kolo.
The conflict, which occurred during a wedding reception in Tswako Makun village, escalated into violence leading to casualties and property destruction.
The incident reportedly began when a boy, allegedly from Gbangba Dzuko village, made advances towards one of the brides during the celebration, prompting a confrontation with friends of the groom.
Following a physical altercation, the boy was injured and later pronounced dead at Federal Medical Centre, Bida.
In retaliation for the boy’s death, youths from Gbangba Dzuko village mobilized and launched an attack on Tswako Makun, resulting in further casualties and extensive property damage. Houses, motorcycles, and agricultural produce were set ablaze, while valuable belongings were destroyed.
Some individuals sustained injuries, including one of the grooms, who were subsequently taken to Lemu General Hospital for treatment.
Yahaya Alhaji Ibrahim, the Press Secretary to the Gbako LGA chairman, confirmed the incident and stated that the chairman had visited the affected communities to assess the situation and offer condolences to the victims.
Efforts were underway to restore peace in the area, with security personnel deployed to monitor the situation and residents urged to return to their homes.
However, the Niger State Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSP Wasiu Abiodun, did not respond to inquiries regarding the incident, leaving details of the police’s involvement unclear.
