Tag: Communal Clashes
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Plateau govt. confirms 6 killed, 30 injured in communal clashes
Plateau Government has confirmed six persons killed and 30 injured in communal clashes in Mikang Local Government of the state. Commissioner for Information and Communication, Mr Musa Ashoms, who spoke with newsmen on
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Umahi suspends two LG chairmen over communal clashes in Ebonyi
Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State on Tuesday suspended the Chairmen of Ikwo and Abakaliki Local Government Areas over the resurgence of communal crisis in the areas last week. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the affected chairmen included: Mr Emmanuel Nwangele of Abakaliki and Chief John Nnabo of Ikwo LGA. Dr Hyginus…
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Buhari condemns fresh communal clashes in Kaduna
President Muhammadu Buhari has condemned the latest communal violence in Kasuwan Magani in Kaduna State which claimed 55 lives. Reacting to the violent clashes, Buhari said the frequent resort to bloodshed by Nigerians over misunderstandings that can be resolved peacefully, is worrisome. According to him, “No culture and religion support the disregard for the sanctity…