One killed as rival youth groups clash in Minna, three cars damaged

A 27-year-old man, Saidu Umar, has died after being stabbed during a clash between rival youth groups around the Samande and Kafintela areas of Tunga, Minna, Niger State.

The clash, which occurred at about 4 p.m. on Friday around the NSTV Junction, also left several youths injured, damaged the windscreens of three cars and disrupted vehicular movement in the area.

The Niger State Police Command, through its spokesperson, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident, saying Umar, a resident of Kafintela, was stabbed with a dagger by a suspected member of the rival group whose identity had yet to be established.

According to the police, the victim was rushed to a nearby medical facility but was later confirmed dead.

Police patrol teams were deployed to the area to disperse the youths involved in the clash. Increased police patrols were also observed around the affected areas following the incident.

The cause of the confrontation was not immediately known.

The police said the incident was under investigation, adding that efforts were ongoing to identify and arrest those responsible.

As of the time of filing this report, no arrest had been announced by the police.