File: The Commissioner of Police, Nasarawa State, among other officers during a visit to the affected communities on Friday. The Nasarawa State Police Command has confirmed the death of 11 residents of Udege Development Area in the Nasarawa Local Government of the state following renewed clashes between two communities in the area. The two warring communities, Akyawa and Udege Kasa, clashed in the early hours of Friday over some disagreements. “In the course of the attack, 11 persons were killed, while about 50 houses were burnt in Akyawa and two houses in Udege Kasa. Residents are therefore calling on the Nasarawa State Government to act swiftly to contain the situation and prevent further devastation, especially as farmers have begun planting for the new season amid fears of renewed attacks.

Source: Punch April 04, 2026 12:18 UTC