Plateau: Many Dead, Scores Injured As Youths Clash With Fulani

Posted by African Examiner Featured, Latest Headlines, News Across Nigeria, News From The State Saturday, August 14th, 2021

(AFRICAN EXAMINER) – There was commotion in Jos around Rukubba road as some youths in the Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State on Saturday clashed with Fulanis.

The clash reportedly led to the death of many.

According to available information, some buses were carrying Fulani heading towards Rukuba Road while Irigwe people and other sympathisers were waiting for the dead bodies of six of their people who were recently killed by suspected herdsmen in an attack for funeral rites before the fight started.

Spokesman of the Plateau State Police Command, ASP Gabriel Ogaba, said, “Yes, there was unrest at Rukuba Road of Jos North LGA.

“Security personnel have been deployed to the area and have taken charge.

“At the moment the area is calm and residents are going about their lawful businesses.

“Details about what happened will be communicated shortly.”