09/01/2025
Hausa, Fulani Clash: 11 Killed, 31 Houses Burnt in Deadly Ethnic Violence in Jigawa State
A devastating ethnic crisis has broken out in Gululu village, Jahun and Miga local government areas of Jigawa State, leaving at least 11 people dead and 31 houses burnt to ashes. The incident, which occurred last Friday, has sparked tension in the community and raised concerns about the fragile peace in the region.
According to eyewitnesses, the violence erupted after a fight between Hausa and Fulani communities, resulting in the senseless killing of innocent people, including children. Suleiman Abubakar Jahun, a Fulani elder, lost five of his children in the attack and is now left to care for his 18 grandchildren.
I was at home when people informed me of a fight between Hausa and Fulani communities
“I was at home when people informed me of a fight between Hausa and Fulani communities. Upon arriving at the scene, I witnessed rampant killings, which were senseless and devastating,” Abubakar said, appealing to the government to provide assistance to the affected families.
Another victim, Amadu Garba Jahun, who lost his child, called for peace and justice, saying that the community does not seek revenge but wants the authorities to bring the perpetrators to book. “We’re not seeking revenge or wanting to take the law into our own hands. We just want the authorities to do their job and bring us justice,” Garba said.
The Jigawa State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) has donated 25 bags of rice and N500,000 to the affected families, while also distributing five bags of rice and N100,000 to those who lost children. Dr. Haruna Mairiga, Chairman of SEMA, attributed the clash to theft by unknown individuals, which escalated into violence.
The incident has raised concerns about the ongoing ethnic tensions in the region and the need for urgent intervention to prevent further violence.
