3 injured in attack on Jigawa community

Security operatives have been deployed to the Tuje community in Kiyawa Local Government Area of Jigawa State following an attack allegedly carried out by some youths from neighbouring Bauchi State. The NSCDC spokesman, Badruddeen Tijjani Mahmud, said that the incident, which occurred on Thursday, October 29, 2026, reportedly involved youths from Talai Village in Itas Local Government Area of Bauchi State, who allegedly invaded Tuje community in large numbers. According to a preliminary report by the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kiyawa Divisional Office, the attackers targeted the residence of one Isyaku Tuje, where members of his family were reportedly assaulted. Mahmud said those identified as affected include Kamilu Abdulkarim, Musbahu Yau and his wife, Ubaida Musa. The report stated that two of Isyaku Tuje’s brothers sustained injuries during the attack, while other members of the family also suffered varying degrees of injuries. The NSCDC said its personnel received a distress call about the incident and immediately mobilised to the scene in collaboration with the police, local hunters and other security agencies. However, the suspected attackers had reportedly fled the community and returned to their village in Bauchi State before the arrival of the security personnel. Following the incident, joint security operatives were deployed to Tuje to maintain law and order and prevent possible reprisal attacks. The security deployment was coordinated by the Chairman of Kiyawa Local Government Council. The NSCDC said the situation had been brought under control, adding that investigations were ongoing to identify and apprehend those responsible for the attack. It further assured residents that it was working with other security agencies to ensure their safety and prevent further breakdown of law and order. The corps urged residents to remain calm and cooperate with security agencies as efforts continue to sustain peace in the affected community.