BREAKING: Many Feared Killed As Clash Erupts In Abuja
Tragedy struck the Byazhin community in Kubwa, Bwari Area Council of the FCT, as three individuals, including two women and a young boy, lost their lives in a clash between local scavengers known as baban bola and residents.
According to eyewitness Jessica Adam, the altercation began when a baban bola attempted to steal a woman’s pot of soup but was apprehended and beaten by residents. In retaliation, the embittered baban bola returned with armed hoodlums, attacking residents indiscriminately and leading to the death of the woman whose pot of soup was targeted. Tragically, a woman and a young boy who were passing by were also caught in the violence and killed.
Ms. Adams further detailed the chaos that ensued, revealing that the conflict continued into the morning hours, resulting in three fatalities and numerous injuries. Although the Police intervened to restore order, no arrests were made. However, patrols have been intensified in the Byazhin area to prevent further violence.
Another resident confirmed the deaths and highlighted the dangerous nature of the Millionaire’s Quarters area, where the clash occurred.
As a result of the unrest, schools and shops in the vicinity were closed, with parents rushing to retrieve their children and businesses shuttered for safety. Despite efforts to reach the FCT Police Command’s Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, for comment, communication proved unsuccessful at the time of reporting.
The incident underscores the urgent need for community security measures and highlights the vulnerability of residents to sporadic violence.
