Man killed, another injured during youth clash in Jigawa
A 20-year-old man, Umar Abdullahi, has died following a fight among some youths at Rahamanu Village, Aujara District, Jahun Local Government Area of Jigawa State. ASC. Badruddeen Tijjani, Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Jigawa State Command, confirmed the incident in a statement issued to DAILY POST. He said […] Man killed, another injured during…
In Jigawa State, Nigeria, a 20-year-old man named Umar Abdullahi died following a violent altercation involving some young individuals in Rahamanu Village, located in Aujara District, Aujara Local Government Area.
ASC. Badruddeen Tijjani, the Public Relations Officer of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) for Jigawa State, provided this information in a statement to the DAILY POST. According to Tijjani, the incident took place around 11:30 p.m. on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
The NSCDC's Aujara Divisional Office received an emergency call from a member of the Fulani community who reported the fight. As a result, NSCDC personnel were dispatched to the area. Upon arrival, they found two individuals in serious condition and transported them to the Primary Health Centre in Aujara for medical care.
The NSCDC identified the deceased as Umar Abdullahi, a 20-year-old resident of the Rahamanu Fulani settlement. It was reported that he passed away while receiving medical treatment. The second victim, 19-year-old Sule Adamu, who was also from the same settlement, is currently recovering at the health facility.
Two suspects have been apprehended by police officers from the Aujara Division in connection with the incident. Preliminary investigations are underway to determine the circumstances of the fight and identify all individuals involved.
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