4 Killed as Residents, Security Operatives Clash, Location Announced

Legit.ng journalist Adekunle Dada has over 7 years of experience covering metro, government policy, and international events

Kano state - A violent clash between residents with security operatives has led to the death of four people in Rimin Auzinawa, Ungogo Local Government Area of Kano state.

The clash was a result of the demolition of properties in the area.

As reported by Daily Trust, the security personnel reportedly shot the victims dead after residents retaliated against the destruction of their buildings.

The Kano Urban Planning and Development Authority (KNUPDA) had marked buildings estimated at 40 and under construction.

It was gathered that the land in question reportedly belongs to Bayero University, Kano (BUK).

A resident affected by the demolition said that:

“We resolved all issues with KNUPDA. They assured us our properties were not within BUK land. But on Sunday night, officials of KNUPDA, and security operatives arrived and demolished the buildings.

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“When people resisted, security forces opened fire, killing four individuals who have now been buried. It’s a tragic situation,”

Source: Legit.ng