One person has been reported killed in a communal clash between Benin people and Ijaw settlements of Iko and Ikoro in Obazuwa Community, Ovia North East Council of Edo State.
The deceased, identified as William Amuawosa, was allegedly killed on Saturday, while the oldest man in the community, Pa Agidi Roland, is said to be receiving treatment in an undisclosed hospital from injuries sustained during the alleged attack by their Ijaw neighbours.
“They have been disturbing us for long. We want the state government and Federal Government to come to our rescue. They have pursued our people, including elderly ones out of their homes,” the voice claimed. “The Obazuwa people attacked policemen on duty and destroyed my community. They beat up vigilante members that even helped the polic. After that, they came back with their youths to chase our people to the river.
Also reacting, President of the Benin Solidarity Movement , Curtis Ugbo, condemned the attack on people of the area and called on the state government and security agencies to curtail the situation.When contacted, the state Police Public Relations Officer , Bello Kontongs, said he was yet to receive detailed briefing from the Divisional Police Officer of the area and as such, he could not confirm the incident.
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