Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
One person was killed and at least ten houses burnt to ashes in Ndieguzu Agalegu Omege Community located in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
It was learned that many people were injured after suspected hoodlums attacked the community.
The crisis allegedly erupted between the people of Omege Agalagu and Ukwuinyima.
Details of what led to the clashes was still sketchy but a source in the community said the crisis is as a result of a fight that happened in November 2024 when they buried one woman that was allegedly raped and killed.
“More than 10 houses and property worth millions of naira have been burnt to ashes. The government needs to do something.”
Police spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu, confirmed that one person was killed in the incident.
He said two youths from the two communities fought and one of them from Omege was stabbed.
He however died later in hospital.
“His death led to members of his community attacking Omege and burning down some mud houses with thatch roofs.
“But Police mobilised and stopped them from inflicting further damage. The crisis has been curtailed at the moment.”
The spokesperson said the Police is maintaining orde in the area and has also launched an investigation.
He said the man who stabbed the dead victim has also been arrested.
Commissioner for Information in Ebonyi State, Jude Chikadibia Okpor, said the State is aware of the incident and is doing their best to control the crisis.
He said: “It was a misunderstanding between two youths from the villages you mentioned that degenerated into a free-for-all fight and resulted in the unfortunate incident.”
“However, it has been brought under control.”
