1 killed, homes burnt over farmland in Plateau community
One person has been reported killed while several houses were burned in a clash between members of two families over land in Kopkopshe village, Tunkus district of Mikang LGA of Plateau State. It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday with reports indicating that the warring parties had been at loggerheads for two years […]
Some of the affected houses
One person has been reported killed while several houses were burned in a clash between members of two families over land in Kopkopshe village, Tunkus district of Mikang LGA of Plateau State.
It was gathered that the incident occurred on Sunday with reports indicating that the warring parties had been at loggerheads for two years over who rightly inherited the farm from their parents.
Mr Nkat Joseph Lakai, media aide to the Chairman of Mikang LGA, confirmed the development on Tuesday, saying the chairman visited the affected community on Monday and condemned the conflict, describing it as barbaric and uncalled for.
The media aide said. “The Executive Chairman of Mikang Local Government Council, Dr Benard Soepding Alkali, has visited Kopkopshe village in Loham ward of Tunkus district to assess the level of damage caused over land dispute between two families, which resulted in one death and destruction of properties and houses.
According to Lakai, during the visit, Dr Alkali strongly condemned the outbreak of violence, describing it as unnecessary and unacceptable. He said the chairman expressed his dismay over the conflict and assured the community that the government has taken prompt measures to prevent further escalation.
“It’s shameful that while the government is committed to protecting our lands from external forces and land grabbers, we are also fighting and killing ourselves over land. This will frustrate government efforts, as when brothers fight over land, a stranger inherits it,” Lakai said.
He said Dr Alkali extended condolences to the bereaved family, urging them not to take vengeance or the law into their hands, as security agencies were carrying out investigations to ensure that the perpetrators are brought to justice.