Two killed in Ebonyi communal clashes
The police command in Ebonyi has confirmed the killing of two persons in an attack on Ikachi in the Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu LGA.
Ezza and Effium have been enmeshed in deadly clashes since 2021.
Confirming the incident, the Spokesman for the command, DSP Joshua Ukandu, said in Abakaliki that the assailants killed two persons and destroyed property worth millions of naira in the area on Sunday.
Mr Ukandu also said that seven persons were kidnapped during the attack.
“We are aware of the attack, and the command is on top of the situation. We have been working with other security agencies to ensure that peace is returned to the area.
“The command is also investigating the attack to ascertain the root cause of the matter,” Mr Ukandu said.
The police spokesman said that the command’s officers and men were committed to protecting lives and property in Ebonyi.
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