The Kaduna State Police Command has deployed additional security personnel to Unguwan Yero following a clash between youths in the community, warning that anyone found responsible for the violence would face prosecution.
Key Highlights
- Kaduna police deploy more officers to Unguwan Yero after a youth clash.
- Police say the incident was not a religious clash but a dispute among youths from the same community.
- Calm has been restored and investigations have commenced.
- Those found culpable will face the full weight of the law.
- Residents warned against spreading a viral video portraying the incident as a religious conflict.
The police said the incident, which triggered claims of a religious confrontation on social media, was not a religious clash but a dispute involving youths from the same community.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, the Command’s spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, said security operatives had intervened and restored calm in the area.
Investigation Underway
The Command said it had deployed adequate security personnel to prevent further violence, while investigations had commenced to establish the circumstances surrounding the confrontation and identify those responsible.
It warned that anyone found culpable would face the full weight of the law.
Police Warn Against Viral Video
The police also expressed concern over a video circulating on social media portraying the incident as a religious conflict, cautioning residents against spreading unverified information capable of inflaming tensions and triggering violence.
“The incident was not a religious conflict, but a clash between youths from the same community,” the statement said.
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The Command urged residents to exercise restraint, promote tolerance and maintain peaceful coexistence despite their differences.
It further appealed to members of the public to remain calm, continue their lawful activities and report suspicious movements or security threats to the nearest police station.
The police assured residents that necessary security measures had been put in place to protect lives and property, warning that attempts to undermine the peace in the state would be dealt with decisively.
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