At least six people, including a pregnant woman, have been confirmed dead following a renewed outbreak of violence stemming from a long-standing land dispute in Ebonyi State.
The conflict, which erupted between the Ndukwe community in Amasiri, Afikpo Local Government Area, and Okporojo in Oso, Edda Local Government Area, has also led to the destruction of properties valued in the millions of naira.
The resurgence of hostilities is the latest in a series of violent clashes that have plagued the neighboring communities for decades. Previous incidents have reportedly claimed numerous lives and resulted in property losses running into billions of naira.
In response to the latest violence, many residents of Edda have resorted to avoiding the Amasiri route, choosing instead to travel through Afikpo town to avoid potential attacks.
Chairman of Edda LGA, Chima Ekumankama, confirmed the incident, noting that security operatives have been deployed to the area to restore calm and prevent further escalation.
“I can assure you that peace has been restored. I personally visited the affected communities and witnessed the extent of the destruction. There is now a strong security presence in the area to forestall any further violence,” Ekumankama stated.
Similarly, the Chairman of Afikpo LGA, Timothy Nwachi, revealed that the state government has positioned security personnel within the buffer zone separating the two communities to help de-escalate tensions and maintain order.
Nwachi described the situation as deeply regrettable and appealed to residents of Amasiri to remain calm as the government intensifies efforts to find a lasting resolution to the dispute.
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