Houses and shops were destroyed following a fresh outbreak of violence between the Waja and Lunguda ethnic groups in Adamawa State. Adamawa State Police
Houses and shops were destroyed following a fresh outbreak of violence between the Waja and Lunguda ethnic groups in Adamawa State.
The renewed clash between Waja and Lunguda communities occurred in the usual place, Lafiya town in Lamurde Local Government Area, where the two ethnicities are concentrated. Adamawa State Police Public Relations Officer, who disclosed that normalcy has since returned to the area, said the Command has commenced investigation and, in due course, those behind the incident will be brought to book. He further confirmed that Commissioner of Police Sikiru Akande had visited the scene of the incident.
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