The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has issued a response to the recent clash between a group of Fulani boys and a vigilante group in Yaba, Abaji Area Council of the territory. Conflicting reports emerged regarding the severity of the incident, with varying accounts of casualties.
The clash, which unfolded on Saturday, resulted in the unfortunate death of one vigilante member, while conflicting reports suggest that about six others sustained injuries. However, according to the FCT Police Public Relations Officer, SP Josephine Adeh, only three persons were injured during the confrontation.
In a statement released on Sunday, Adeh clarified the police’s perspective on the incident, stating, “On receipt of the report of a clash involving a vigilante group and the Fulanis, DPO Yaba mobilized to the scene where three vigilante members with various degrees of machete cut injuries were rescued and rushed to Abaji General Hospital.”
The preliminary investigation into the clash indicated that the root cause was the unlawful impoundment of motorcycles belonging to the Fulanis. The statement emphasized that the situation was swiftly brought under control, and normalcy was restored in the area.
“The situation was brought to control and normalcy restored. Incident still under investigation by the Yaba Division,” added the Police Public Relations Officer.
