Renewed clashes among youth in Nasarawa State has led to mayhem and left 65 youth corps members trapped.

The corps members are caught in the crossfire in Lafia, the state capital  following riots caused by violent confrontations between the Eggon (Ombatse) youths and their Alago counterparts in the state.

According to reports, several houses were destroyed and property lost in the latest cycle of violence which lasted for hours. Nasarawa State Police Commissioner Umar Shehu, who confirmed the incident, said the police have been deployed to the area.

Two days ago, the state inquiry commission set up after several security men were killed in Nasarawa State heard that 63 policemen were murdered in the Ombatse cult violence of May 7 in the state.

A police memo presented before the commission signed by Police Commissioner Shehu Umaru, and read on his behalf by Chief Superintendent Sam Ewa behind closed doors, said the decision to embark on the ill-fated operation was approved by the Nasarawa State Security Council, comprising the governor, Secretary to the State Government, Attorney General and Commissioner of Justice, heads of security agencies in the state, and key traditional rulers.

The operation was a joint one between the conventional police, state Criminal Investigation Bureau (CIB), the Mobile Police Squadron 38 in Akwanga otherwise called Tiger Squadron, and the SSS.