Gov. Bala Abdulkadir Mohammed of Bauchi State has ordered an investigation into the recent communal clash between Lanzai and Dosho communities in Darazo Local Government Area, which resulted in loss of lives and destruction of property.
The governor gave the directive during a condolence visit to the affected Lanzai Community, where he sympathised with victims and assessed the situation firsthand.
Accompanied by heads of security agencies and senior government officials, Mohammed reassured residents of his administration’s commitment to restoring peace and stability in the area.
Addressing community members, the governor expressed sadness over the incident, describing the violence as unfortunate and disturbing.
He urged residents to reject violence and embrace dialogue, tolerance and mutual understanding as pathways to lasting peace and development.
Mohammed also called on traditional rulers, religious leaders, community leaders and other stakeholders to intensify efforts toward promoting harmony and preventing future conflicts.
According to him, local leaders have a critical role in identifying and addressing emerging tensions before they escalate into violence.
The governor announced the constitution of a committee to investigate both the immediate and remote causes of the clash.
He warned that individuals found culpable of instigating or participating in the violence would be prosecuted, regardless of their status or influence.
Mohammed reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to justice, fairness and the rule of law, stressing that those responsible for the crisis would be held accountable.
He also announced the provision of relief materials to families affected by the clash to support their recovery and ease their hardship.
The governor assured residents that the state government would continue to work closely with security agencies and community stakeholders to restore normalcy and prevent a recurrence of such incidents.
Speaking during the visit, the Commissioner of Police, Sani Aliyu-Omolori, underscored the importance of stronger collaboration between security agencies and local communities.
Aliyu-Omolori said proactive community engagement and timely intelligence sharing remained essential for preventing conflicts and enhancing security.
He assured residents that security operatives had restored calm in the affected communities and would maintain their presence until peace was fully consolidated.
The police commissioner urged residents to cooperate with security agencies and provide useful information that could help prevent future disturbances.
