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There was pandemonium on Wednesday in Ibeno local government area of Akwa Ibom, as Yoruba residents and indigenes of Akwa Ibom living in Ibeno clashed.
Report has it that about 5 persons had died with many fleeing their houses to look for a safe haven.
Properties worth millions of naira have been destroyed as a result of the clash.
The cause of the imbroglio is still unclear but sources around the community said that the crisis began as a result of cult clash before it turned to a tribal clash.
It was gathered that the Ilaje people, mostly fishermen, who are the major residents of the community have started fleeing through bush paths, while their houses and tents are being looted and destroyed by the hoodlums.
He said, “I am not aware but I will find out”.
However, a Yoruba indigene living in Akwa Ibom State Barr. Oluwajuwon Ogunbiyi, who confirmed the incident described the situation as unfortunate and called on the state government to set up a committee to investigate the crisis.
He said, “It is quite unfortunate that this crisis has led to the loss of innocent lives and destruction of properties. The Ibeno community had been a good host over the decades to both indigenes and non-indigenes. Everybody has been living there in harmony without rancour.
“I’m therefore using this medium to appeal for peace and an end to hostilities from both warring parties. I also want to call on the Governor of Akwa Ibom State as well as Head of all security agencies in the state to intervene in the matter immediately in order to stem down this waves of violence.”