In a disturbing escalation of inter-ethnic tensions, the Yoruba community in Kaduna State has come under attack, with multiple houses and properties set ablaze by angry youths and hoodlums Authorities are scrambling to restore order and prevent further violence.

Many houses have been destroyed after some irate youths attacked the Yoruba community in Jushi Waje, opposite the Nigeria Army Deport Barracks, Sabon Gari, Zaria, Kaduna State.

According to reports in the SaharaReporters the attack initially started on Sunday 29th of September and continued till Tuesday, October 1st.

It was gathered that the crisis broke out when a Hausa boy reportedly entered a woman’s house in the Yoruba community and was caught.

However, he was said to have been beaten by members of the community and died after he was taken to Sarkin’s palace.

“The Hausa boy was caught stealing in a Yoruba woman’s house and was beaten even by same Hausa people on Sunday. He was later taken to Sarkin’s palace, the thief requested water to drink and it was one Hausa woman that gave him water“

“In the process, he gave up to the ghost, by 7pm, the Hausa youths mobilised in groups and started destroying Yoruba people’s properties. They burnt down houses and cars”

Alhamdulilah, I saw death but trust Allah they  only destroyed all my glass windows, I’m out of my home now, please continue to support me and my family with prayers,” a resident said

Another resident of the community said the youths returned on Tuesday morning, attacking people from other tribes.

“They are back destroying our properties and attacking us. See, most of these thieves are from Sarkin’s house and in the past, when these thieves were caught and taken to Sarkin’s house, they would immediately release them yesterday“

“They handed the boy to the police but they have released him as we talk. Please, we all have left our homes because these Hausa boys are threatening to kill us all.”

The  Kaduna state police command and the state government are yet to comment on the issue.