From Enyinna Omoke, Abakaliki
The protracted intra communal war between Ezza and Effium people which was renewed again claimed 6 lives recently in the area while others sustained injuries.
According to an eyewitness who wouldn’t want his name on print, explained that the 6 suspected warriors are of Effium extraction who were caught trying to move stolen zink to the neighboring community in Benue state from where the will retrace back to Abakaliki to sell the items. He stated that the 6 warriors met their untimely death in a play ground in the area while trying to excape with the zink but were gunned down by their Ezza counterpart.
It was gathered that the incident had occurred before soldiers stationed in the place got information .
Recall that few weeks ago, an army officer was declared missing in the area by governor Nwifuru which has not been found after every attempt was made to locate him.
The protracted Ezza/Effium Communal war has claimed many lives and properties worth millions of naira ever since it started.
Government on their part, has mounted security agencies more especially the Nigeria Army to restore peace in the affected areas but all to no avail.
When contacted for her reaction,the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Onome Onovewakpoyeya could not respond to calls as at the time of filling this report.
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