Young man killed with machete in Nigeria land dispute
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Punch
Tari, a 26-year-old man known by the nickname Heavyweight, was killed with machetes during a clash between two youth factions in Diema, in Nigeria’s Bayelsa State. The conflict reportedly broke out over the inspection of land intended for a crude oil storage depot, according to community sources cited by Punch.
A 26-year-old man identified as Tari, nicknamed “Heavyweight”, was killed with machetes on Sunday during a clash between two youth factions in Diema, Bayelsa State, Nigeria. He died of his injuries after being taken to hospital, according to community sources cited by Punch.
The conflict reportedly broke out over the inspection of land intended, according to reports, for a crude oil storage depot. Young people close to traditional leader Ingo Ikele are said to have clashed with those of rival leader Baratuaipre Amaene. Police sources cited by Punch said Tari was declared dead on arrival at hospital.
Bayelsa State police spokesperson Musa Mohammed confirmed that calm had returned to the area and that an investigation was under way. Tari, from Opu-Nembe in Nembe Local Government Area, was described as a member of the group loyal to Ikele.
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