Police Deny Reports of Killings in Ebonyi Land Dispute

The Ebonyi State Police Command has denied reports of two persons killed in a renewed land dispute between

Umuobor in Akaeze and Ogwor in Ishiagu, both in Ivo Local Government Area.

According to Police Spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, the command has not received any formal report concerning the incident.

However, reports from other sources indicate that the disputed land has been a source of conflict between the two

communities for a long time, resulting in loss of lives and destruction of properties worth billions of naira.

The disputed land, known as ‘Elueke,’ has been declared a buffer zone by Governor Francis Nwifuru, and a committee

has been formed to find a lasting solution to the crisis. Despite this effort, the conflict has continued, with reports of

fresh killings emerging recently.

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The police have deployed tactical teams to the area and restored normalcy, with investigations ongoing into the

matter. The Chairperson of the Council, Emmanuel Ajah, has condemned the killings and vowed that the killers will not go unpunished.

The long-standing land dispute between Umuobor and Ogwor communities has been a major concern for the state

government, with several attempts made to resolve the issue amicably.

The declaration of the disputed land as a buffer zone was seen as a step towards finding a lasting solution to the

crisis, but the continued violence has raised concerns about the effectiveness of this measure.

The police have urged the communities to maintain peace and respect the government’s directive, but the situation remains volatile.