One Hamza Usman has been confirmed dead with four others injured in a fresh clash between Abuja natives and soldiers over land at Tungan-Maje an outskirt town of the Federal Capital Territory.
Malam Tanko Sani, one of the community leaders who confirmed the incident in an interview with journalists on Wednesday at the scene, said trouble emanated when soldiers forcefully moved into land and started work without the consent of the natives.
He said one of the natives and a student, was killed at the spot by the soldiers for protesting against the action.
The community head said four other persons were injured and are presently receiving treatment in a hospital within the area.
He regretted that the soldiers had never engaged the community members for a discussion since the disagreement between them and natives started about three years ago.
However, the natives comprising both men and women blocked the ever busy Zuba – Gwagwalada road to press home their demand.
The situation became worst as motorists plying the route were held in gridlock for over five hours before the intervention of some stakeholders.
Reacting in his palace, the Agora of Zuba, HRH Mohammed Bello, demanded that the natives should be compensated even as he urged the natives to be calm.
Blueprint has also gathered that the piece of land under contention is being occupied by the original indigenes of the area.
However, attempt to speak with the military personnel on ground failed as at the time of filling this report, also there was no official statement from officials of the FCTA and FCT police command.
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