Man killed, scores injured as Hausa, Fulani clash over girl

A Violent clash at the abattoir in the Hausa community of Oko-Oba area of Agege, Lagos State, yesterday claimed one life and left scores injured.The Guardian gathered that the crisis was triggered after a Fulani man allegedly beat up a young Hausa girl over a yet-to-be ascertained matter.

The young girl ran
home to report to her parents, which incited some infuriated Hausa youths who set out to avenge the beating of their sister.The incident had first started with an exchange of words before it became bloody.
They fought with machetes and other dangerous weapons, at the end of which a man was killed and several others seriously injured.It took the intervention of the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Olatunji Disu, alongside the Area G Commander to restore peace, while arresting four suspects.