The police as part of an intelligence-led operation on August 24, 2022, have detained 12 people for involving in the Gbalo, Kukpong and Sagong communal clashes.
The suspects are Sulemana A. Mumuni, Salifu Abdulai, Sulemana Seidu, Alidu Mukaila, Adam Naaba, Alhassan Nasona, Bawah Yakubu Ibn Mohammed and Bawah Salisu.
The rest are Imoro Bomah, Imoro Karim, Adams Nasona and Abdulai Yussif.
On 25th July 2022, the Gbalo and Kukpong and Sagong communities in the Chereponi District of the North-East Region.
16 homes were burned down during the fights that took place a month ago, and several animals were also lost. However, the prompt action of the police helped to save lives and bring calm back to the affected neighborhoods.
The police administration has commended the North-East Regional Police Commander, DCOP Mr Moses Ali Kpeachi and his team for their efforts in restoring calm and gathering intelligence leading to the arrest of the key suspects behind the clashes.
The suspects will be arraigned today.
The police urged citizens to choose dialogue rather than violence in resolving differences.
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