Five Persons have been killed while several others were injured In Kaduna as policemen, clashed with Youths during an enforcement of the Coronavirus Lockdown in the state.
Agency reports say that traders converged at a temporary market located at Trikania following the closure of the local Monday market as a result of the lockdown order.
The five persons who died on Monday at Trikania in Sabongeri Nasarawa in Chikun Local Government Area during the stay-at-home order.
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It was gathered that the Civilian Joint Task Force made attempts to disperse the traders which was met with stiff resistance by youths in the area overpowering the task force.
The situation led to a reinforcement of armed policemen from Kakuri Division.
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The police were said to have opened fire on the angry mob upon arrival in an attempt to disperse them, leading to the death of five persons.
Also, many people were said to have sustained gunshot wounds during the confrontation.
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