The Plateau State Police Command has confirmed a violent clash that erupted over the weekend between youths of Tarok and Motola in Mikang Local Government Area of the state.
The incident which led to devastation from both sides left numerous lifeless bodies, destroyed homes and farmlands and many injured persons.
The spokesperson of the command, Alfred Alabo while confirming the incident assured of police investigation and efforts to restore peace in the community.
Also confirming the incident, the Transition Chairman of the LGA, Daniel Kunmi said the fight started between two people and escalated.
He said security operatives who were contacted acted swiftly to restore peace in the community, adding that he could not ascertain tbe number of casualties from tge clash.
He said: “Within a short time, the situation degenerated, leading to the burning down of houses and barns. Several criminal elements took advantage of the unfortunate incident and rustled cattle as well as other valuables.
“We had to immediately report to security operatives who moved swiftly to the affected community to restore law and order.
“I just returned from the affected community and the situation is under control, but for now, we cannot ascertain the number of persons killed in the clash.
“I am also in touch with the Langtang North Local Government Council Transition Chairman, Hon Nanmwa Kumzhi, and we will be holding a critical stakeholder meeting soon as this clash affects people of his council too.
“I call on the people to be more tolerant and cautious of undesirable elements that might want to take advantage of the unfortunate situation to inflict harm on innocent persons.”
On his part, the State Commissioner for Information and Communications, Musa Ibrahim Ashoms said the chairman had told him that the incident was something that could have been averted.
He also attributed the clash to a land dispute and urged the two parties to remain tolerant and embrace peace.
He partly stated that: “I have just called the Mikang Local Government chairman over the issue. He told me that it is something that could have been avoided and not allowed to escalate to the point that people lost their lives, and at the moment, there are persons receiving treatment at the hospital.
“It started as a result of a land dispute. The land in question cannot even produce six bags of rice, and you know when people are attached to their land, they can go the extra mile.
“It is something they could have controlled, but somehow, it got to a point where others too joined them and houses were burnt down and people were maimed.”
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