Communal Clash Claims Four Lives in Enugu


A clash between two rival communities, Oyofo and Awha, within the Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu State, has resulted in the tragic loss of four lives and heightened tensions in the region. The confrontation, stemming from a contentious land ownership dispute, erupted on a fateful Friday morning, leaving in its wake the wreckage of five motorcycles and a tricycle.


This decades-long land dispute has been a lingering source of contention between the Oyofo and Awha communities for over sixty years. The simmering feud culminated in a deadly confrontation at around 10 am, where violence erupted, leading to the unfortunate loss of four individuals' lives.


A statement released by the Enugu State Police Command's spokesperson, Daniel Ndukwe, detailed the swift response of Enugu's Commissioner of Police, Ahmed Ammani, who promptly dispatched police personnel to the affected areas. Their intervention managed to restore a semblance of order to the region, although tensions continue to linger.


"The Commissioner of Police, CP Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of Police Operatives to Oyofo and Awha villages in Ezeagu Local Government Area, following the communal clash between the villages on 11/08/2023 at about 10 am," the statement affirmed. "The deployment is to maintain the normalcy already restored in the area after the clash, which led to the murder of four males and the burning of one tricycle and five motorcycles."


As investigations into the incident unfold, authorities have apprehended a dozen male suspects believed to be involved in the violent confrontation and the resulting fatalities. Initial findings indicate that the roots of this tragic incident lie within the prolonged dispute over land ownership between the Oyofo and Awha communities.


With a watchful eye on the situation, authorities vow to keep the public informed about any further developments as they arise. This tragic incident serves as a stark reminder of the pressing need to resolve disputes through peaceful means and to seek lasting solutions to long-standing conflicts within communities, ensuring that such devastating confrontations do not recur.

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