Nigeria, Jan. 27 -- The police have arrested a suspect over the killing of a man during a clash between members of two communities at a wedding in Niger State.

Jamilu Saidu, a resident of Kumbashi District of Mariga Local Government Area, allegedly killed 30-year-old Iliyasu Aminu in the fracas.

The Police Public Relations Officer, Wasiu Abiodun, disclosed this in a statement on Saturday.

He said the clash was between two villages, Yabawa and Ungwar Sarkin-Daji, at a wedding in Kumbashi District.

The police spokesperson said Mr Saidu struck Mr Aminu with a machete on the head, leading to his death.

"On January 18, 2025, at about 8:00 p.m., police operatives from Bangi Division arrested one Jamilu Saidu of Kumbashi District, Mariga LG...