At least three people were killed in a violent clash on Saturday between security operatives and suspected drug dealers at Koraman Nayalle, Sabuwar Unguwa Quarters in Katsina metropolis.
The Violence broke out when security operatives attempted to arrest one of the dealers, called Uzairu, popularly known as ‘Kuda’, and confiscated his mobile phone and suspected illicit drugs.
As Kuda mobilised his friends to retrieve his phone from the operatives, the situation escalated into chaos, during which he was shot and later confirmed dead.
The confrontation sparked anger and unrest in the area, causing the violence to intensify, leading to the deaths of three people.
An outpost of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and some motorcycles were set ablaze.
The neighborhood remained tense, with the residents living in fear of further violence, while the authorities were making frantic efforts to restore calm at the time of filing this report.
The NSCDC spokesman, Buhari Hamisu, said the situation was now under control. He alleged that friends of the deceased attempted to destroy another NSCDC and police outposts at Filin Kanada, but were prevented.
According to Mr Hamisu, an investigation is ongoing to ascertain the main course of the clash, calling on residents to remain calm.
Also, the police spokesperson, DSP Abubakar Sadiq-Aliyu, confirmed the incident, saying that it escalated during the funeral procession of the deceased on Sunday.
(NAN)