One beheaded, properties destroyed in Ebonyi communal crisis
One person has been beheaded and properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed in a fresh crisis between the people of Osoeda and Amasiri in Eboni state. Oso-Edda is in the Afikpo South Administrative Region, while Amasiri and Nde Ndukwe Municipalities are in the Afikpo North Administrative Region.
According to the Nigerian Tribune, the communities have been at loggerheads for years over land along the border, but until this week it was resolved without turning violent. Sources in the region say the crisis began when Nde Ndukwe and Amasiri invaded the peasant settlement villages of s?-Edda and began destroying houses, agricultural products and any visible property
A Chima Orji from the Idima Autonomous District of Afikpo South Local Government was found brutally murdered and beheaded by the invaders. The head was taken by the attackers and has not been found to this day.
Worst affected was the village of Okporojo in Oso-Edda, which was said to have been reduced to ruins. Four were kidnapped but later released after a peace meeting organized by the leaders of the two councils, as well as some of the region's monarchs and heads of security agencies. Afikpo South local government head Chima Ekumankama confirmed the incident in a statement, calling the situation pathetic and distressing and calling on the entire Edda family to continue to abide by the law.
Hon. Prince Chima Ekumankama wishes to call on the good people of Okporojo, Oso and Edda Clan, in general, to remain calm and law-abiding over the unwarranted invading of Okporojo in Oso and other parts of Edda Clan by our neighbours of Nde Ndukwe and Amasiri of Afikpo North LGA where properties, farm produce worth millions of naira and a life was lost," he said
"The situation is pathetic and painful, thus while I sympathise with all those affected, I implore the good people of Oso and Edda, in general, to remain calm and go about their lawful businesses as the situation is under control, he said.
Chairman of Afikpo South local government area, Uche Ibiam, also confirmed the release of the abducted persons. He said his administration is working with security agencies to contain the situation and prevent a reoccurrence.
Spokesperson of the state police command, Chris Anyanwu, said he was waiting for a report from the Police in the area before commenting on the incident.
"Once I get the authenticated information about what is going on there then I will react,? he told the publication
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