Residents flee as tussle over village stool turns violent in Niger

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Mohammed Yisa was installed as the village head of Kopako despite a directive by the Etsu Nupe

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However, Mr Yisa of the Zhitsu Yisa ruling house was installed by the village’s kingmakers and is said to be popular with the youth of the community. It’s essential to acknowledge that news production incurs expenses, and we take pride in never placing our stories behind a prohibitive paywall.However, Mr Yisa reportedly refused to comply with the Etsu’s directive, with the supporters of the other party alleging that they were being attacked by thugs, forcing many of them to flee the village.

In the letter, Mr Oluranti said the police in Bida and Doko intervened but were quickly overwhelmed by the situation, allowing the attackers to regroup and launch fresh attacks on his clients on 25th, 26th, and 27th April. The police spokesperson in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, confirmed the crisis and said the letter was referred to the SCID in Minna for investigation.

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