By Kingsley Omonobi & Henry Umoru
ABUJA—TRAGEDY struck, yesterday, in the nation’s capital, following a fresh clash between soldiers and Abuja natives over land at Tungan-Maje on the outskirts of the Federal Capital Territory.
As a result of the incident, one person has been confirmed dead, with four others injured in the clash.
It was gathered that the piece of land in contention is being occupied by the original indigenes of the area.
Speaking with journalists at the scene of the clash, Malam Tanko Sani, one of the community leaders, who confirmed the incident, said trouble ensued when soldiers forcibly moved into the land and started work without the consent of the natives.
According to him, one of the natives and a student, Hamza Usman, was killed at the spot by the soldiers for protesting against the action.
The community head said four other persons were injured and are currently receiving treatment in a hospital within the area.
He regretted that the soldiers…
