From Yakubu Busari,Jos
15 persons are feared killed, many homes razed, barns destroyed and cattle rustled after a violent clash between irate youths erupted in Ponglong area of Lalin district of Mikang Local Government of Plateau State
The clash, said to be between ‘Motola Youths and Taroh youths erupted on Saturday night in the local government of the state.
The numbers of those who sustained various degrees of injuries are also reported to be high, besides the initial number of 15.
The Transition Committee Chairman of the LGA, Hon. Daniel Kungmi, who spoke to journalists, said the clash which occurred between two persons were later hijacked by irate youths and criminals.
He said: “Within a short while, the situation degenerated, leading to burning down of houses and barns. Several criminal elements took advantage of the unfortunate situation and rustled cattle as well as other valuables. “
He added that ” Immediately we got the news of the clash , we reported the incident 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 can not ascertain the number of persons killed in the clash
” I am also in touch with the Transition Committee Chairman of Langtang North Local Government, Hon Nanmwa Kumzhi and we would be holding a critical stakeholders meeting soon as this clash is between brothers “,he said.
Hon Daniel Kungmi urged residents of the area to be remain calm as the situation has been put under control.
” I call on the people to be more tolerable and cautious of undesirable elements that might want to take advantage of the unfortunate situation to inflict harm on innocent persons.”,he stressed.
He added that the Commissioner of Police in the state is expected to visit the affected community .
Efforts to reach the Spokesperson of the Police Command in the state, DSP Alfred Alabo proved abortive as his phone was switched off.
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