The Kaduna state
police command says at least 55 people were killed in Thursday’s religious
crisis in Kasuwan Magani in Kajuru local government area of the state.
Ahmad Abdur-Rahman, the
state commissioner of police, disclosed this at a press briefing on Friday.
He said the police had
arrested 22 suspects in connection with the mayhem.
Abdul-Rahaman said mobile
and conventional policemen as well as a team of the state joint security
operatives, Operation Yaki, dispatched to the town had restored normalcy in the
area.
He said he had also
visited the town and engaged youth leaders, traditional and religious leaders
in the efforts to stop the crisis and prevent its spread.
Abdur-Rahman said the
imposition of curfew by the Kaduna government helped to douse tension in the
area.
The police chief vowed
that all perpetrators of the mayhem would be brought to book.
“Anybody that has a hand
in this crisis must face the full wrath of law, we will not allow lawlessness;
we remain committed to saving lives and property of every citizens,” he said.
He appealed to the public
to continue to live in peace and assist the command with useful information to
track the perpetrators.
In February, a similar
crisis in the area left 15 people dead.
A total of 65 people
alleged to have been involved in the February crisis were arraigned in court
but the case is still pending.
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