According to Nura Umar, the commander of a local vigilante group known as Operation Shara (Sweep) in North Bank, the situation quickly spiraled out of control, leading to tragic consequences. Umar lamented, "It’s really bad. Many houses were burnt in Agatashi community at the river bank of old bridge around timber shade and abattoir side. It’s a fight between Jukun and Tiv."

Highlighting the grim toll of the conflict, Umar revealed that two individuals engaged in menial jobs fell victim to the violence, losing their lives amidst the chaos. He recounted, "Two persons selling things on wheelbarrow were victims of the crisis. They were caught and killed. We buried them today. Yesterday, Sunday, they shot two people while in church. They didn’t die; they are in the hospital."

The outbreak of violence underscores the fragility of communal relations in the region and the urgent need for measures to promote peace and reconciliation. As families mourn the loss of loved ones and communities grapple with the aftermath of destruction, there is a pressing call for concerted efforts to address the underlying grievances and prevent further bloodshed.

The tragic events unfolding in North Bank serve as a stark reminder of the human cost of unresolved conflicts and the imperative for proactive steps to foster harmony and coexistence among diverse ethnic groups.