A 27-year-old man has been killed following a violent confrontation between rival youth groups in Minna, Niger State.
The incident, which occurred around 4 p.m. on Friday near NSTV Junction in the Tunga area, also left several youths injured and caused damage to the windscreens of three vehicles.
The deceased, identified as Saidu Umar, a resident of Kafintela, was allegedly stabbed with a dagger during the clash between youths from the Samande and Kafintela areas.
Police spokesperson in Niger State, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident, saying Umar was rushed to a nearby medical facility after he was injured but was later pronounced dead.
The confrontation also disrupted vehicular movement around the area as the situation reportedly caused panic among residents and motorists.
Police patrol teams were subsequently deployed to the affected area to disperse the youths and restore normalcy. Increased patrols were also maintained around Tunga and other affected locations.
The police command said the immediate cause of the clash had yet to be established.
According to the command, investigations are ongoing to identify the suspected assailant and other persons involved in the violence.
No arrest had been confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
