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The Kaduna State Government has declared a 24-hour curfew in Kafanchan, Kaduna State, following bloody fighting between ethnic indigene groups in Southern Kaduna and settler elements of Hausa-Fulani dwelling in the area.
Speaking with Sahara Reporters in a phone call, a security source said that at least five persons were killed in the fighting.
The source revealed that indigenes of Southern Kaduna and Hausa-Fulani youths engaged in a free-for-all fight using machetes, spears and a few guns. Apart from the dead, many people suffered varying degrees of injuries.
“I can confirm to you that attacks started yesterday between the indigenes and settlers. And several people were killed before [the] government declared 24 hours curfew today. As we speak, we are in the streets patrolling and all residents are now indoors.” The source said, adding that yesterday’s attack appeared to be reprisals for the death of a young man who was killed last Sunday.
The bloody clash was also confirmed by an elderly Yoruba resident of Kafanchan., added Sahara Reporters. The man said the assaults flared up again yesterday, after armed soldiers had earlier quelled a skirmish last Sunday.
Kaduna State Police Commissioner, Mr. Olufemi Adenaike could not be contacted. However, a police officer in Kaduna said the commissioner and military authorities in Kaduna had deployed troops to the trouble spots to strengthen security and contain any threats that might escalate attacks.
