An Immigration officer, Isah Mohammed, has been tragically killed by irate youths in Niger State, following a longstanding land dispute between two communities.
Mohammed, a native of the Zhitsu Babi area in the Doko community, lost his life on Wednesday while on his farmland. The dispute, which involves the Doko and Kupafu communities in Lavun Local Government Area, escalated when suspected attackers from the rival Kupafu community confronted him.
The land conflict between the two communities has persisted for years, with no resolution achieved despite the involvement of traditional leaders and law enforcement agencies.
The Niger State Police Command spokesperson, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident. He noted that Mohammed was rushed to the Umaru Sanda General Hospital in Bida, where he was pronounced dead.
“On 14/8/2024 at about 1130hrs, it was reported at Doko Div that one Isah Mohammed of Zhitsu Babi area of Doko was attacked in the farm by some suspected irate youths of Kupafu village over a lingering farmland tussle.
“The victim was attacked and became unconscious, police operatives from Doko Div rushed to the scene but the miscreants had fled.
“The victim was taken to Umaru Sanda Ndayako General Hospital, Bida, where he was confirmed dead.
“However, investigation has commenced into the unfortunate incident to arrest the perpetrators of the act and ensure that justice is served,” he said.