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Africa-Press – Nigeria. <\/strong><\/span>A fight between suspected gang members broke out on Monday night in Gangar Ruwa area of Samegu, along Madobi Road in Kano.<\/p>\n

An eyewitness said that the incident started after members of the gang accused personnel of the Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) of killing one of their members.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe situation got worse quickly, with gunshots heard in the early hours of Tuesday as security operatives arrived to restore order,\u201d the eyewitness revealed.<\/p>\n

He also revealed that the ward head sustained injuries during his attempt to escape from the thugs.<\/p>\n

Reports indicate several vehicles parked along the streets were damaged during the altercation.<\/p>\n

Residents said the area is still not safe, as children could not go to school and many workers and traders stayed at home.<\/p>\n

They urged for a more robust response from the security forces to prevent further violence.<\/p>\n

For More News And Analysis About Nigeria<\/span> Follow Africa-Press<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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