Nigeria, July 2 -- The death toll from the communal violence in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 18 following fresh attacks, according to the police.

PREMIUM TIMES had earlier reported that the crisis, believed to have stemmed from a longstanding land dispute between two communities in Godoro village, claimed two lives. The death toll from the communal violence in Rafi Local Government Area of Niger State has risen to 18 following fresh attacks, according to the police.

PREMIUM TIMES had reported on Wednesday that at least 48 villagers were killed in the clash at Tegina town, quoting residents who shared pictures of some of the dead and injured.

The police spokesperson in the state, Wasiu Abiodun, had confirmed th...