Five persons killed in Cross River over dispute of land
Five unidentified persons were on Thursday allegedly killed during a
fight over a piece of land in Ikom Local Government of Cross River
State.
The disagreement which reportedly resulted to mayhem early Thursday
was between some individuals in Alasi community in the local Government
over a piece of land.
According to an eyewitness, the fight emanated from an angry farmer
and his kinsmen who went to the land after the Local Government had
asked them to stay off the land.
Residents are reported fleeing the the local government over fear of reprisal attacks.
The state police commissioner, Jimoh Ozo-Obeh who confirmed the
report stated that the police was taking all measures to restore peace
and order in the area.
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