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Residents of the Shimankar community in Shendam Local Government Area of Plateau State are reeling from the aftermath of a violent clash that erupted on Monday, leaving several people injured and numerous houses set ablaze, News360 Nigeria reports.

According to sources, the unrest stemmed from a disagreement over traditional rites and ritual performances, escalating into a full-blown conflict between two groups.

The violence lasted for several hours, causing significant destruction and fear among locals.

Confirming the incident, a former senatorial candidate for Plateau South, Mr. Tobias Kwanmen, acknowledged the severity of the situation in Jos on Monday.

He stated that the situation was said to have quickly escalated, with homes and businesses being set ablaze.

According to Kwanmen, the issue started as a little dispute between some traditional worshipers and some Muslims groups in the community, saying that from what he was told, the traditionalists went to perform their normal ritual in a place within the community but they were resisted by some Muslims who did not allow them, leading to disagreement and violence.

He said, “the extent of the damage is still being assessed; security agents were quickly deployed to the scene, with other stakeholders, including councillors working to restore normalcy in the community.”

He condemned the violence, calling for calm and restraint, urging all parties involved to seek peaceful resolution and to work towards maintaining peace and stability in their community.

The spokesperson for the state police command, DSP Alabo Alfred, had yet to respond to inquiries about the development.

However, the State Government has confirmed the clashes, calming for calm.

This was contained in a press statement signed by the Commissioner for Information and Communication, Joyce Ramnap.

iwaeda:
Is devil living here now?

givedemwotowoto:
If you say there’s insecurity in Nigeria, Agbadorians will accuse you of attacking Yorubas and they’ll also find an angle to attack Igbos. That’s how bad Agbadorian politics is. Politics was never played along political tribal lines, not by OBJ, Yar’adua, GEJ, and they were the best presidents Nigeria had since return to democracy.

Rather than Ebola get reelected, let Buhari come back and do third term. That’s how every Southerner, and in fact every Nigerian should see this government.

iwaeda:
Is devil living here now?

givedemwotowoto:
If you say there’s insecurity in Nigeria, Agbadorians will accuse you of attacking Yorubas and they’ll also find an angle to attack Igbos. Agbadorian politics is the worst. Politics was never played along tribal lines, not by OBJ, Yar’adua, GEJ, and they were the best presidents Nigeria had since return to democracy.

Rather than Ebola get reelected, let Buhari come back and do third term. That’s how every Southerner, and in fact every Nigerian should see this government.

Antichristian2:


Like those grandmasters/dibia/boka/babalawo wanted to do their rituals but the Muslims didn't gree for them!

Abeg no gree for them o!

HydraFeeds:
But Muslims could close down schools because of Ramadan ?

HydraFeeds:
But Muslims could close down schools because of Ramadan ?

nairalanda1:
While I oppose the closures, I can see the method behind the madness.

It's freaking hot up North right now. Once it is 12 noon e hard step out of house. Now, any kid that is fasting (above a certain age) is going to feel it badly...and won't concentrate.

Even then, there are ways to get round the problem...like equipping schools with fans and electricity , etc etc.

Chibuzoripob:
Hope it is not that popular Barkin ladi area