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Tension In Kaduna Community As Residents Report Attack On Muslims During Burial, Police Dispute Religious Clash
Residents said the incident degenerated into violence, with stones reportedly thrown at Muslims and gunshots reportedly heard as the two sides became embroiled in a religious clash.
Tension has reportedly erupted in Unguwan Yero, Kaduna State, following an alleged attack by some Christians on Muslims who were attempting to carry out a burial in the community.
Residents said the incident degenerated into violence, with stones reportedly thrown at Muslims and gunshots reportedly heard as the two sides became embroiled in a religious clash.
In a video obtained by SaharaReporters, a man recording the incident appealed to residents and authorities in Kaduna, describing the situation as a renewed outbreak of violence between Muslims and Christians in the neighbourhood.
“Peace be upon you, people of Kaduna. Violence has erupted again between Muslims and Christians here in Unguwan Yero. They have brought a corpse, but the Christians have prevented us from going there,” the man said.
He further said that those attempting to proceed with the burial were being attacked with stones, adding that gunshots were also being fired.
“They are throwing stones at us. As you can see, they are throwing stones and even shooting guns,” he said while recording the unfolding situation.
In another video obtained by SaharaReporters, a woman was heard reporting that fighting had broken out in the community early Wednesday morning, November 11, 2026.
“Live from Unguwan Yero. We woke up this morning to fighting in the neighbourhood. There is fighting going on,” she said.
The woman, who appeared visibly concerned about the security situation, repeatedly described the atmosphere in the community as one of fear and panic, alleging that stones were being thrown and gunshots fired.
“We are in Unguwan Yero, and we are feeling the absence of Mallam. If Mallam were still here, none of this would be happening,” she said.
She identified the location of the incident as the Kaduna Kwari Majalisa area of Unguwan Yero, insisting that the violence was still ongoing as she recorded the footage.
“We are living in fear and panic. This is live footage of what is happening in Unguwan Yero. As you can see, the fighting is still ongoing,” she said.
The woman also expressed frustration over the failure of security authorities to respond promptly, claiming that calls had already been made to the relevant headquarters without any security personnel arriving at the scene at the time of recording.
“We have called the headquarters, but no one has arrived yet. This is what is happening,” she added.
She further linked the recurring religious tensions in the community to the absence of former Governor Mallam Nasiru El-Rufai, claiming that the neighbourhood had enjoyed relative religious peace while he was in charge.
“Since Mallam Nasiru took charge in Unguwan Yero, we have not experienced this kind of problem. We did not have religious conflicts. But since Mallam left, we have been experiencing religious clashes in Unguwan Yero,” she said.
The woman repeatedly appealed for intervention, describing the situation as a religious conflict and expressing concern over the safety of residents, particularly those caught up in the violence.
“Why shouldn’t we mourn the absence of Mallam Nasiru? We have every reason to cry over his absence,” she said.
She also appealed directly to the authorities to urgently deploy security personnel to the troubled community to prevent further escalation and protect residents.
“Please, we appeal for help. Send security personnel to rescue us,” she pleaded.
However, the Kaduna State Police Command has disputed the religious interpretation of the incident, insisting that the confrontation was not between Christians and Muslims but a clash involving youths from the same community.
In a press release dated November 11, 2026, and signed by its spokesperson, DSP Mansir Hassan, the police said they had taken note of a video circulating on social media alleging a religious clash in Unguwan Yero.
The Command stated that the incident was a youth clash and that security operatives had promptly intervened to restore calm.
“The Command wishes to categorically clarify that the incident was not a religious conflict, but a clash between youths from the same community. The situation was promptly addressed by the security and is currently under control,” the statement read.
The police further disclosed that additional security personnel had been deployed to the area to prevent further escalation and sustain peace.
It also said an investigation had commenced into the circumstances surrounding the incident, warning that anyone found culpable would be made to face the full weight of the law.
The Commissioner of Police cautioned members of the public against spreading unverified information and narratives capable of creating tension or inciting violence.
“The Commissioner of Police strongly cautions members of the public against spreading unverified information, sensational reports or misleading narratives capable of creating unnecessary tension and inciting violence,” he added.
Residents were urged to exercise restraint, embrace mutual tolerance and peaceful coexistence, irrespective of their differences.
The Command reassured the public that necessary security measures were in place to protect lives and property, warning that anyone attempting to disrupt the peace would be dealt with in accordance with the law.
It also advised residents to remain calm, continue with their lawful activities and report suspicious activities or security concerns to the nearest police station.
