Immigration officer dies in Niger land crisis

An immigration officer, Isah Mohammed of Zhitsu Babi area of Doko has been killed in a land dispute between Doko and Kupafu communities in Lavun LGA of Niger State.

The victim was reportedly attacked on his farm by some hoodlums suspected to be from the rival community over land dispute.

Sources told City & Crime that the land dispute between the two communities had lingered for years without resolution.

They called on the police authorities and Niger state government to quickly intervene to contain the situation before it escalates.

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Spokesperson for the Niger State Police Command, SP Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the incident to City & Crime.

He said the victim was rushed to the Umaru Sanda General Hospital, Bida where he was confirmed dead.

Abiodun said: “On 14/8/2024 at about 1130hrs, it was reported at Doko Div that one Isah Mohammed of Zhitsu Babi area of Doko was attacked in the farm by some suspected irate youths of Kupafu village over the lingering farmland tussle.

“The victim was attacked and became unconscious, police operatives from Doko Div rushed to the scene but the miscreants had fled.

“The victim was taken to Umaru Sanda Ndayako General Hospital, Bida, where he was confirmed dead.

“However, investigation has commenced into the unfortunate incident to arrest the perpetrators of the act and ensure that justice is served.”