By Abimbola Ogunnaike
The communal clash between the Selti and Kpasham villages in Numan and Demsa local government areas of Adamawa State has claimed at least three lives.
The Adamawa State Police Command Public relations officer, Suleiman Nguroje confirmed the development in a statement issued on Wednesday, 13 March, 2024.
“Following the report of a communal violence at Selti and Pkasham villages of Numan and Demsa local government areas that resulted in the death of three, the Commissioner of Police, Adamawa State Command, CP Dankombo Morris, personally led a team of police operatives to the scene, patrolled, assessed and swiftly restored order,” Nguroje said.
The command added that investigation is still ongoing to detect and apprehend the perpetrators and collaborators of the violence.
The state police image- maker added in the statement that it would ensure the prosecution of such people as it would not condone some people taking the law into their hands.