N20m relief fund: Stakeholders demand probe as Rafi crisis takes new twist

The organisation of a ₦20 cardinal alleviation money for victims of the Rafi communal situation has sparked caller contention amid allegations of violence, constabulary detention of an injured unfortunate and increasing calls for a probe.

The alleviation fund, approved by the Niger State Government for Internally Displaced Persons, IDPs, affected by the lingering struggle betwixt the Fulani and Kamuku communities, was shared equally, with ₦10 cardinal allocated to each group.

However, earlier the organisation could beryllium concluded, a young Kamuku antheral was allegedly attacked by suspected Fulani assailants, leaving him with heavy machete cuts.

The unfortunate reportedly went to the constabulary to lodge a ailment but was allegedly detained and aboriginal transferred to the Niger State Police Command Headquarters successful Minna, wherever helium remains successful custody portion receiving treatment.

Sources identified Salihu Appa, a erstwhile Secretary of Rafi Local Government Council, arsenic the typical who received the ₦10 cardinal allocated to the Kamuku community, portion Alhaji Itatuwa reportedly received the allocation for the Fulani community.

The incidental has sparked caller concerns among residents and stakeholders, who importune that the situation requires much than palliative measures.

One stakeholder said those benefiting from the struggle were frustrating p...