Four killed in Edo communal clash
Four persons have been killed in clash between Amagba and Oke-Oroma communities in Oredo and Ikpoba-Okha local government areas respectively.Those killed included a woman, two youths and 95-year old Monday Okhuelegbe
It was gathered that trouble started for both communities when elders of Oke-Oroma insisted that they are not under authority of Amagba. Spokesman for the Oke-Oroma community, Mr. Nicholas Aguebor, said they thought threats of the latest attack were rumour until armed youths stormed the community destroying their property and sacking them from their homes.He said they were surprised with the sudden invasion of the community by Amagba and other neighbouring communities.
“We have been having cases and our case is still at the palace but yesterday, they just came with arms.
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