By Ibrahim Hassan-Wuyo
The Birnin Gwari Emirate Progressives Union (BEPU) has expressed deep concern over the reported deadly clash involving suspected illegal miners in Randagi community of Birnin Gwari Local Government Area of Kaduna State, calling for a thorough and transparent investigation into the incident.
The development comes amid reports by BBC Hausa that many people were feared killed during the violence, although the exact casualty figure had yet to be officially confirmed as of the time of filing this report.
In a statement signed by its chairman, Dr Isah Muhammad, BEPU extended condolences to the people of Randagi and families of those who reportedly lost their lives, while praying for the speedy recovery of the injured.
The union urged security agencies and other relevant authorities to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and ensure that anyone found culpable is brought to justice in accordance with the law.
