The police spokesperson said that 10 people were earlier arrested in connection with the incident.
The two neighbouring villages have been at war over farmland for several years.
The governor described the attack as barbaric.
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Mr Onoja said the troops responded to multiple distress calls linked to sea piracy, illegal refining and other criminal activities.
Mr Uche-Anya disclosed that the incident occurred on January 27 at about 10:30 p.m. around Hariz Filling Station.
According to her, the initiative aims to drive inclusive and sustainable agricultural transformation.
Mr Igboke noted that there would not be confusion and conflicts between federal and state police.
Mr Nwifuru said the depot would boost youth enlistment from Ebonyi State and the South-East.
Eight hundred and twenty-two male and 22 female suspects, allegedly involved in 462 cases, were thoroughly investigated and charged in court.
The NCDC noted that males were slightly more affected than females.
