On Saturday night, a conflict reportedly occurred between ‘Motola Youths and their counterparts from the Tarok ethnic community.
As of the time of writing, the casualty total and number of injured had not been determined, but according to sources had learned that the casualty figure was considerable.
Hon. Daniel Kungmi, Transition Chairman of the Council, told media that the confrontation between two people over farmland ownership was eventually hijacked by enraged teenagers and criminals.
Kungmi stated, “Several criminal elements took advantage of the sad circumstance and rustled livestock and other valuables, and the situation quickly worsened, resulting in the burning of houses and barns.
“Immediately we got the news of the clash , we reported the incident to security operatives who moved swiftly to the affected community to restore law and order.”
“I just returned from the affected community and the situation is under control, but for now, we can not ascertain the number of persons killed in the clash ”
“I am also in touch with the Transition committee Chairman of Langtang North Local government council Hon Nanmwa Kumzhi ,and we would be holding a critical stakeholders meeting soon as this clash is between brothers ”
Hon Daniel Kungmi urged residents of the area to be calm, adding that the Commissioner of Police in the state had been notified and is expected to visit the affected community on Sunday.