Ngbo community of Ebonyi has been enmeshed in a decade long dispute with neighbouring Agila community of Adọ local government area of Benue State
The police in Ebonyi State have confirmed the killing of seven persons from Ndiagu Orie, Umuguduakpu Ngbo community in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
It was learnt that properties worth millions of naira, including buildings, yam bans and livestock were destroyed by the invadersThe Chairman of the Council, Clement Odah, said nine people were killed.Mr Odah also called on the National Boundary Commission to hasten up with the boundary demarcation to forestall further loss of lives.A source alleged that the attack was carried out by Agila people at about 1 p.m on Tuesday.
Some military personnel had been to the community recently in search of a naval officer who had gone missing over a week ago in the area.
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