Reprisal Attack Claims Two Lives After Dass Tricycle Attacks

Two people have been killed following a sequence of attacks and reprisal violence in Dass Local Government Area of Bauchi State, the police have confirmed.

The violence began on September 4 when a 29-year-old tricycle rider, Abdulrahman Nuru of Bundot area, was allegedly attacked and stabbed by suspected assailants at Tudun Wus, Dass.

Nuru was rushed to General Hospital, Dass, but was pronounced dead by a medical doctor.

The killing subsequently heightened tension in the community, with youths from Bundot reportedly mobilising and moving to Bayan Fada area in an attempt to retaliate.

The police said the development led to a confrontation between youths from the two areas at an open space close to Dass Central Motor Park.

During the confrontation, another man, 38-year-old Mukhtar Jibrin from Bayan Fada, was stabbed.

He was first taken to General Hospital, Dass, before being transferred to Abubakar Tafawa Balewa University Teaching Hospital, Bauchi, where he was confirmed dead.

The police said its personnel and detectives moved in promptly to contain the situation, restore normalcy and arrest seven suspects.

The Command also said it was intensifying efforts to apprehend other persons allegedly involved in the violence.

CP Sani-Omolori Aliyu condemned the killings and urged residents of Dass to remain peaceful and law-abiding.

He assured residents that the police would conduct a thorough investigation and ensure that those responsible face justice.