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The renewed clash between Ndeji and Lema communities in Lafiagi Emirate in Edu Local Government Area of Kwara have resulted to the death of two person while seven others were injured.
The police, however, said that they are on top of the situation adding that two suspects have been arrested in connection with the incident.
The sources who disclosed this on the condition of anonymity said, the crisis emanated from a long-standing land dispute between the two communities.
Speaking further, the source revealed that tensions escalated when a community leader was rumoured to be planning to allocate the disputed land to the Lema community, sparking fears among the Ndeji people and leading to a violent confrontation between the two groups.
The situation escalated as both sides sought to protect their interests, resulting in heightened tensions and conflict.
“The fight started when there was a rumour flying around that the Emir of Lafiagi was plotting to cede the land in dispute to the Lema people.
“And you know our people (Nupe tribe), they believe in charms and this is why they started the violence immediately after the rumour spread,” the source said.
“The two dead victims who he identified as Mohammed Alhaji and Aliu Hussain reportedly met their death while struggling to protect an Imam in the community.” he said
The Kwara Commissioner of Police, Victor Olaiya, who confirmed the incident to PUNCH Online said the incident had been brought under control, adding that peace had returned to the area.
