A violent conflict has erupted in Katampe, Federal Territory (FCT), Abuja, during the ongoing Eid-el-Fitr celebrations, leading to injuries among several Fulani youths.
The confrontation was reportedly triggered by dispute over a girlfriends, with the involved parties using dangerous weapons.
This was made known by Zazzaga Makama, a counter insurgent expert focus on Lake Chad Region, in a post on his X handle, who disclosed that the incident resulted in the hospitalization of two individuals.
Makama, quoting eyewitnesses, said the fight took place at approximately 7:30p.m. and quickly escalated, causing a disturbances among the earring parties.
“Upon receiving the distress call police patrol teams were swiftly deployed to the scene.
The situation was brought under control, and the youths involved fled into the nearby bush.
“The two injured victims, Isiaka Abubakar and Isiaka Mohammed, both males from Ruga Katampe, were rushed to Jareal Hospital in Mpape for medical attention.
“It was reported that such violent altercation have become a recurring issue on the second day of major celebrations among Fulani youths in the area”, Makama said.
He added that the Sarkin Fulani and Ardo of the community were invited to meeting with Fulani stakeholders on Tuesday April 1, 2025.
-9News Nigeria.
