Governor Idris Visits Alwasa After Deadly Clash; Vows to Prosecute Killers and Rebuild Harmony in Argungu Communities

Kebbi State Governor Nasir Idris has issued a stern warning against lawlessness following a communal clash in Alwasa that claimed three lives. On Tuesday, March 24, 2026, the Governor traveled to the Argungu Local Government Area for an on-the-spot assessment, describing the sudden outbreak of violence as “completely alien” to the decades of peace enjoyed in the state.

The conflict, which erupted on Monday evening, was reportedly triggered by a “minor misunderstanding” over motorcycle stunts performed by visiting youths. This quickly escalated into a physical altercation where a Hausa resident was stabbed. The victim’s death on Tuesday morning sparked a wave of retaliatory attacks on nearby Fulani settlements. Governor Idris expressed deep pain that “innocent people were made to suffer for offences they did not commit,” noting that two of the victims were killed simply because of their ethnic background during the reprisal.

“As a government, we will not tolerate people taking the law into their own hands,” Governor Idris told community leaders during his visit. He emphasized that the “Solution” to communal friction must always be dialogue and legal recourse, not bloodletting. He directed the State Police Command and the military to maintain a 24-hour presence in the affected corridors to ensure that the fear of further attacks does not lead to a permanent displacement of residents.

Accompanied by the Emir of Argungu, Alhaji Sama’ila Muhammad Mera, the Governor appealed to traditional rulers to bridge the gap between the different groups. While the state government has promised to assist the families of the deceased, the Governor’s main message was clear: the stability of Kebbi is non-negotiable, and the “long arm of the law” is already moving to identify and arrest the instigators of Monday’s chaos.