Kebbi: Four arrested over violent farmers-herders clash

From Ismail Adebayo, Birnin kebbi

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of eight persons during the violent clash between farmers and herders in Gulma area of Kebbi State.

The suspects are Adamu Madugu, Musa Makera, Saidu Adamu and Shafi’u Hamza.

A statement by the police public relations officer in Kebbi State, SP Bashir Usman, said the suspects would be arraigned in court on charges of Criminal Conspiracy, Unlawful Assembly, and Culpable Homicide.

Usman said the command is intensifying efforts to identify, arrest and bring to justice all other persons linked to the incident and currently at large.

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He added that the Commissioner of Police, Umar M. Hadejia, assured the families of the victims and the general public that the command would pursue the matter to its logical conclusion and ensure that all persons found culpable face the full weight of the law.

The command also urged residents to remain calm, law-abiding, and desist from taking the law into their own hands.

“The Command remains committed to maintaining peace, protecting lives and property, and ensuring justice for all affected persons,” the statement said.

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