The Yauri Local Government Council has imposed a night curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. in response to a violent clash among youths engaged in gold mining at Garin Katta community.
The unrest, which broke out over the weekend, stemmed from a misunderstanding among miners that escalated into violence, leading to loss of lives and the destruction of property. The exact number of casualties has not yet been confirmed.
Eyewitnesses reported that the conflict began on Saturday, when a group of miners allegedly killed an individual. The following day, the victim’s relatives retaliated, attacking the miners. In turn, the miners went on a rampage, vandalising shops and setting motorcycles ablaze.
Announcing the curfew, the Chairman of Yauri Local Government Area, Abubakar Shuaibu, said he had notified the Police Area Commander and the Department of State Services (DSS) before the situation escalated.
Authorities later recovered the body of the deceased, who was buried in accordance with Islamic rites.
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