
Two persons killed in ongoing communal conflict between Uko-nteghe Uda and Uko Akpan Enwang communities in Mbo Local Government Area
The death toll in the ongoing communal conflict between Uko-nteghe Uda and Uko Akpan Enwang communities in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State has continued to rise following escalation of crisis in the area.
Recently, there have been reports of deaths where two persons have been reported killed while one person was beheaded in fresh attacks which occurred in the early hours of Thursday.
However, confirming this incident to Planet Radio, the Police Public Relations Officer, Odiko Macdon, said the command is aware of the situation but could only confirm two casualties.
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The PPRO who wondered why communities would fight themselves, stressed that the Force will continue to occupy the area to ensure that normalcy is restored in the warring communities.
Reports have it that due to the situation, many residents of the area have fled their homes for safety.
Written By Otobong Billy
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