The Kaduna State Police Command, on Friday disclosed that 55 people were killed in Thursday’s communal clash at Kasuwan Magani in Kajuru Local Government Area of the state.
The State Commissioner of Police Ahmad Abdur-Rahman who made the disclosure while briefing journalists in Kaduna, also revealed that the police had arrested 22 suspects in connection with the crisis.
According to him, normalcy had been restored in the town through the combined efforts of mobile and conventional policemen as well as a team of the state joint security operatives, Operation Yaki.
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He further disclosed that he had visited the town to engage youth leaders, traditional and religious leaders in an effort to stop the crisis and prevent its spread.
The Police boss noted that the timely imposition of curfew by the Kaduna State Government also helped to calm the situation.
Abdur-Rahman assured the people that all those involved in the bedlam would be brought to book.
“Anybody that has a hand in this crisis must face the full wrath of law, we will not allow lawlessness; we remain committed to saving lives and property of every citizens,” he said.
He appealed to the public to continue to live in peace and assist the command.
