Four killed, others displaced as communal clash erupts in Niger

At least four people have been killed and several others displaced following a violent clash between Nupe and Fulani residents in Ezhigi village, Edati Local Government Area of Niger State.

According to zagazola makama, the conflict reportedly began on October 21, 2025, after an argument broke out between a Nupe man from Ezhigi and a Fulani herder, identified as Jibril Adamu, over yet-to-be-determined reasons.

During the altercation, Jibril allegedly attacked the Nupe man with a machete, leaving him with deep wounds. The victim was rushed to the General Hospital in Kutigi but later died from his injuries on October 22.

News of his death sparked a violent reprisal by angry Nupe youths, who invaded the Fulani camp in the village, killing four people and setting their homes on fire.

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