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Two killed in renewed communal clash between Umuobor-Akaeze, Ogwor in Ebonyi State

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2 years ago

March 19, 2025

Two people were killed in a renewed communal clash between Umuobor-Akaeze and Ogwor communities in Ebonyi State, intensifying a longstanding feud over disputed land

Two individuals have reportedly been killed in the latest outbreak of violence between the Umuobor-Akaeze and Ogwor communities in the Ishiagu area of Ebonyi State.

The renewed communal clash has escalated tensions in the region, which has been marred by violence over several decades.

According to community sources, the victims—a man and a woman—were ambushed by suspected assailants on Monday while traversing the disputed land.

The clash, centred around the fertile Elueke land, has resulted in numerous fatalities over the years, with many lives lost, including men, women, and innocent passersby. The violence has also led to the destruction of properties worth billions of naira.

The two communities have been at loggerheads for nearly 50 years, with the Elueke land at the heart of the ongoing dispute. The government has struggled to resolve the issue, but the conflict continues to flare up periodically.

The latest killings underscore the deep-seated tensions that remain unresolved despite various attempts at peacemaking.

Governor Francis Nwifuru has intervened in the past, declaring the disputed land a buffer zone to prevent further clashes. Additionally, he set up a committee to address the longstanding crisis. However, according to local sources, these efforts have not yet yielded a lasting solution.

Mr. Nwoba Chika Nwoba, a social media critic, expressed his concern over the escalation of violence. He revealed that he had written to Governor Nwifuru on multiple occasions, urging him to take urgent action to put an end to the conflict.

“I had written twice earlier that the governor, Francis Nwifuru, should do something urgently to bring this to a halt, but I’m not sure he has done anything obvious to end the feud.”

Nwoba further stated, “I’m still calling on the governor to do something to end this lest it becomes too difficult to handle. Every life matters, and the stakeholders of these two towns should join hands to get this unnecessary bloodshed quenched.”

The Ebonyi State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed that he had not yet received a report regarding the recent killings.

The ongoing conflict between the Umuobor-Akaeze and Ogwor communities in Ivo Local Government Area continues to be a major security concern, with both the local authorities and the state government under pressure to prevent further violence.

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Police Arrest Convicted Drug Dealer, Rescue 14-Year-Old Boy in Bauchi

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6 hours ago

October 27, 2026

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Bauchi drug dealer arrest leads to the rescue of a 14-year-old boy allegedly used as a drug courier and the recovery of suspected illicit substances

The Bauchi State Police Command has arrested a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer and rescued a 14-year-old boy who was allegedly being used to deliver illicit drugs in the state.

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The command said operatives of its Violent Crimes Response Unit intercepted the teenager during a routine patrol and recovered a granular whitish substance suspected to be methamphetamine.

The Police Public Relations Officer, SP Nafiu Habib, disclosed this in a statement issued on Tuesday.

According to Habib, the operatives, led by the unit’s officer-in-charge, intercepted the minor, identified as Samuel Nkemakolan Kosi, at about 11 am on October 26, 2026, while he was allegedly on his way to deliver the suspected drug, also known as Ice, to a customer.

The statement said the teenager told investigators that he had been sent by Samuel Ogochukwu, a 22-year-old convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery.

“Upon interrogation, the minor confessed that he was sent by one Samuel Ogochukwu, 22 years old, a convicted drug dealer, to make the delivery,” Habib said.

Following the information, detectives traced Ogochukwu to his location and arrested him.

A search of the suspect’s shop and residence reportedly led to the recovery of 3.5 grammes of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine, 17 sachets of 100mg tramadol capsules, five sachets of 300mg pregabalin capsules and seven sachets of diazepam.

The police also recovered 12 Exol tablets, two wraps of a substance known as Yellow Boys and one sachet of Shine Shine Leather.

Habib said the principal suspect told investigators that he received supplies of illicit drugs through waybills from Onitsha, Anambra State.

The police spokesman added that the 14-year-old had been handled in accordance with juvenile best practices and would be reunited with his family after counselling.

“The 14-year-old minor has been handled in line with juvenile best practices and will be reunited with his family after counselling, while the principal suspect will be charged to court upon completion of investigation,” the statement said.

The Commissioner of Police in Bauchi State, Sani-Omolori Aliyu, commended the operatives for their work and urged the public to remain alert to criminal activity.

According to Habib, the commissioner said four major drug busts and subsequent convictions recorded within 10 days demonstrated the command’s continued efforts to combat drug trafficking.