Nigeria, April 5 -- Two men were killed in Kokami Village, Danja Local Government Area of Katsina State, after a dispute over the purchase of garri and sachet water escalated into deadly violence.

The incident, which occurred on 4 April, involved Ibrahim Auwal and a trader identified as Joe, also known as K.C. Jones.

The disagreement turned violent when Mr Jones allegedly stabbed Mr Auwal during an altercation at his shop. Mr Auwal was rushed to Abdullahi Makama Hospital in Dabai, where he was later confirmed dead.

His death triggered a reprisal attack, as some youths in the community reportedly mobilised, attacked Mr Jones, killed him, and set his body ablaze along a nearby highway.

The Katsina State Police Command said it has arrest...