A communal land dispute has left no fewer than four people dead in two communities in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State.
The Enugu State Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, who confirmed the incident on Sunday, August 12, 2023, said 12 suspects have been arrested in connection with the clash.
Ndukwe said the clash between the Oyofo and Awha communities occurred at about 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 11.
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The police spokesman noted that a preliminary investigation showed that the clash was due to a land ownership tussle between the communities.
He added: “The Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of police operatives to Oyofo and Awha communities.
“The deployment is to maintain the normalcy already restored in the area after the clash.
“The clash led to the murder of four males and the burning of one tricycle and five motorcycles.”
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