No fewer than 6,000 people were displaced in the communal clash between the Gbagys and Fulani herdsmen in Rafin Baruna, in Bosso Local Government Area of the state.
Four people were reportedly killed and property worth millions of naira was destroyed on January 10.
Alhaji Ibrahim Inga, the Director-General of the state Emergency Management Agency, told newsmen on Friday that the clash had displaced over 6,000 people already.
Inga said the displaced persons were seeking shelter in Normadic School in Sabon Gada, while others escaped to the neighboring communities for safety.
Inga said: “On Tuesday, four persons were killed.
“During the Thursday night attack, two people were also killed.
“Others are receiving treatment in the camp.
“Relief materials have been given to the IDPs to assist them cushion the effect of the crisis.
“It is unfortunate that people are no longer patient with one another. As you can see, the communities are empty; people have left their homes out of fear.”
Inga said that security agencies were in the affected communities to ensure safety of lives and property.
Inga called on the traditional rulers and community leaders in the state to sensitise the people on the importance of peaceful coexistence.
Major General Adeniyi Oyebade, the General Officer Commanding 1 Mechanised Division of the Nigeria Army, Kaduna, visited the affected communities to access the level of the clash.
The Commissioner of Police in Niger State, Alhaji Muazu Zubairu, also visited the communities to ensure normalcy in the areas.
Malam Danlami Aliyu, a victim of the clash, told newsmen: “All the farm produce and houses were burnt down.
“As you all can see, all our yams, maize, millet and other property worth millions of naira have been burnt down.
“All the women and children have ran away.
“Only some few men are left in left community.
“We thank the security men for coming to our rescue and we call on the government to assist us because we have lost food and shelter to the clash.”
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