A violence broke out between Omor and Anaku communities leading to the killings of unknown number of locals in Ayamelum LGA in Anambra state.
Spokesperson of the state police command Tochukwu Ikenga, who revealedthis on Monday, could not give the exact number of casualties, saying security operatives have been detailed to the community.
He added that more information would be provided in due course.
Ikenga revealed that the command had received a distress call in the early hours on Monday from Omor and Anaku in Ayamelum LGA, adding that the joint task force comprising of Police and military was deployed to the area.
“The presence of these security forces has reinforced the security of life and properties and enhanced the provision of law and order in the area.
“Meanwhile, the fact of the incident is still unclear and patrols/operations are still ongoing and the situation is being monitored.
“Further developments shall be communicated.”
Both communities have been involved in conflict said to be linked to land dispute.
In 2021, Uche Okafor, speaker of the Anambra house of assembly, led a delegation to the areas over crisis involving both communities.
The Anambra Broadcasting Service said “the affected communities especially Anaku, where the local government headquarters is sited, was a ghost of itself as no single youth was seen in the area”.
