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Six killed in Abia, Cross River boundary clash

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January 6, 2025
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  • For years on end, the two warring communities have been embroiled in violent clashes that have claimed the lives of many people

A clash between two boundary communities in Abia and Cross River state has claimed the lives of six people.

The inter-boundary clashes happened between Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government area of Abia State and Ukwa Mbiabong Ukwa Eburutu community of Odukpani LGA, Cross River State.

The cause of the latest violence and killings, which happened between Saturday and Sunday, is yet to be ascertained as of Monday morning when a confirmation of the casualties was made.

For years on end, the two warring communities have been embroiled in violent clashes that have claimed the lives of many people.

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According to locals, this is the second time in six months that the Ukwa community has been invaded.

In May 2024, many Ukwa Mbiabong Ukwa natives were reportedly killed over ownership of sites where precious stones are reportedly found.

Sources in Mbiabong Ukwa, who confirmed the latest killings, alleged that suspected warlords from Isu community Arochukwu LGA first launched the attack on Saturday morning.

According to a youth leader, Willy Esara, “The invaders swooped on us on Saturday, killed our two men and critically injured ten others.”

Another source reported that the suspected warlords laid ambush on the villagers who were on their way to the farms.

“The attackers opened fire on the unsuspecting villagers, killing two men, Abi Effiong Oku and Inyang Nya Ewa, injuring many others. One of the deceased was beheaded,” he alleged.

The latest attack has left the community in a state of shock and fear, according to fleeing residents.

Police PRO, Irene Ugbo said they were yet to be briefed on the latest clash but that they will launch an investigation.

Calls to the state security adviser, Major General Obono Ubi, (retired), were not responded to

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