The Kaduna State Police Command has denied reports that a religious clash erupted in the Unguwan Yero neighbourhood, saying the incident was a confrontation between local youths.
According to the police statement, the altercation left a number of people injured, but it was not a sectarian dispute as initially alleged by some residents.
In response to the incident, the command deployed additional operatives to the area to restore order and prevent further escalation.
Police officials have urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims and to allow authorities to conduct a thorough investigation of the events that took place in Unguwan Yero.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>