Youths kill village head in Niger

• Published date: 15 January 2023
• Publication title: Nigeria - The Nation

The village head of Lambata in Gurara local government area of Niger State Mohammed Abdulsafur has been killed during a violent clash among youths on Saturday evening.

Abdulsafur died as a result of the injuries inflicted on him by youths during the attack.

The reason for the attack remains unknown but it was learnt he youths invaded the residence of the village head and attacked him.

The Niger State Government confirmed the death of Lambata village head and imposed a curfew in Lambata from Sunday till further notice.

In a statement by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG), Ahmed Ibrahim Matane, the State Government, said the curfew would be from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am, adding the action would assist the security...