Three persons have been reportedly killed during a gang fight in Jalingo, Taraba State.
Daily Trust gathered that over 50 youths involved in the fight were also arrested by police.
Daily Trust gathered that over 50 youths involved in the fight were also arrested by police.
It was further gathered that a fight erupted between two rival gangs on Sunday night over political differences.
It was learnt that one of the rival gangs from Tudun Wada quarters numbering over 200 invaded the Gadan Boboji area and attacked the residents leading to the death of three persons while injury of several others from both sides was also recorded.
During the attacks, many vehicles were reportedly destroyed.
Daily Trust finding revealed that a combined team of police, Department of State Security (DSS) and soldiers deployed to the area had helped in restoring normalcy.
The Jalingo main market and other businesses in the area were closed down while most residents fled with their families for safety.
When contacted, the police spokesman for the command, ASP David Misal, confirmed the incident but said he could not confirm the number of casualties.
Misal stated that over 50 youths were arrested in connection with the incident adding that the police had charged several of them to court over gang fight within the last few weeks.
He said however normalcy was restored in area and advised parents and guardians to help in arresting the dangerous trend.
Source:https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/3-killed-50-arrested-over-gang-fight-in-jalingo-261548.html
It was learnt that one of the rival gangs from Tudun Wada quarters numbering over 200 invaded the Gadan Boboji area and attacked the residents leading to the death of three persons while injury of several others from both sides was also recorded.
During the attacks, many vehicles were reportedly destroyed.
Daily Trust finding revealed that a combined team of police, Department of State Security (DSS) and soldiers deployed to the area had helped in restoring normalcy.
The Jalingo main market and other businesses in the area were closed down while most residents fled with their families for safety.
When contacted, the police spokesman for the command, ASP David Misal, confirmed the incident but said he could not confirm the number of casualties.
Misal stated that over 50 youths were arrested in connection with the incident adding that the police had charged several of them to court over gang fight within the last few weeks.
He said however normalcy was restored in area and advised parents and guardians to help in arresting the dangerous trend.
Source:https://www.dailytrust.com.ng/3-killed-50-arrested-over-gang-fight-in-jalingo-261548.html
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