The Benue State Police Command has confirmed a resurgence of violent clashes stemming from a long-standing land dispute between border communities in Benue and Cross River states.
DAILY POST reports that the renewed hostilities, which began on July 18 along the Mbazerem (Vandeikya LGA, Benue) and Andabonkep (Obudu LGA, Cross River) boundary, flared up again on Saturday, this time reaching Obudu town.
A man known simply as Agege, a native of Tsar in Benue’s Vandeikya LGA, was reportedly assaulted in Obudu. Sources suggest he may have been killed, although his body had yet to be recovered as of press time.
Fearing possible retaliatory attacks, the Chairman of Vandeikya LGA ordered the immediate evacuation of Tiv students studying in Obudu. The evacuation was carried out smoothly, with armed police escorts ensuring their safe return to Benue State.
Heavy security presence has since been deployed in the affected areas, as operatives from both states work to maintain peace and avert further violence.
To further contain the situation, Area Commanders from Benue and Cross River are expected to lead a peace meeting involving local chiefs, community leaders, and senior police officials from Zones 4 and 6, respectively.
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