Mohammed Abdulsafur, the village head of Lambata in Gurara local government area of Niger State, was killed in a clash among youths on Saturday evening, January 14.

The Nation reported Abdulsafur's died from injuries sustained on him by youths who invaded his residence.

The incident led to the Niger State Government imposing a curfew on Lambata, effective from Sunday until further notice.

Ahmed Ibrahim Matane (State Government Secretary), stated that curfew will be enforced from 6:00 PM to 6:00 AM.

Matane stated that the curfew would help security agencies stabilize the area, save lives, and restore law and order.

He continued:

"Government condemn in strong terms the violence and act of lawlessness that has occurred in Lambata town"

A wife and 13 children survive the late village head who retired as the State Controller in the Leprosy and Tuberculosis program.