Four civilians have been reportedly killed during a communal clash in two communities in Ezeagu Local Government Area of Enugu state.
The unfortunate incident was confirmed in a statement by the police authorities in Enugu who also disclosed that 12 persons have been taken into custody following the clash.
Spokesman of the command, DSP Daniel Ndukwe, in Enugu on Sunday said that the clash between the Oyofo and Awha communities took place on Friday at about 10:00 a.m.
“The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of police operatives to Oyofo and Awha communities.
“The deployment is to maintain the normalcy already restored in the area after the clash.
“The clash led to the murder of four males and the burning of one tricycle and five motorcycles,” he said.
The police spokesman noted that preliminary investigation showed that the clash was due to land ownership tussle between the communities.
