3 killed as groups clash over fish pond
A clash between rival groups in Alingani community of Lafia East Development Area of Nasarawa State has claimed the lives of three persons, while no fewer than 10 others were said to have sustained injuries. It was gathered that the bloody clash ensued following a disagreement between two rival groups loyal to ward heads appointed for Alingani by the overseer of the development area, Mohammed Haruna, and another one appointment by the ward head of the area, the Oron Akye, Abdullahi Ugah. A source close to the area, who did not want his name mentioned, claimed that the appointed ward head by the government, Dalhatu Omiya, officially wrote to the overseer, intimating him about the impending crisis emanating from the fish pond. “The ward head had reported the matter to the DPO and the Nigerian Air Force 22 Quick Response Wing, stationed in Assakio, the headquarters of the development area. They responded swiftly by moving to the fish pond and warned the trouble shooters to vaca...