Lucky Obukohwo Reporting
The land dispute between the people of Umuobor, Akaeze and Ogwor, Ishiagu both in Ivo local area of Ebonyi State has claimed the lives of four persons.
The two neighbors have been at loggerheads for over five decades over a fertile land known as Elueke with many lives lost and properties destroyed.
The land tussle became intractable four months ago with more killings, abductions and destructions.
Last weekend, a truck driver from Imo State who was plying Ishiagu/Okigwe expressway was killed on the Ayaragu axis of the expressway by suspected warlords.
On Tuesday this week, four persons were killed by the warlords.
Two decomposing bodies were also recovered and handed over to the military on peace keeping in Akaeze/Ishiagu expressway.
A village source said,”Just yesterday, a total of four persons were killed in Umobor Akaeze. Extra two bodies were recovered today and taken to the army checkpoint in Akaeze
“The state government silence and remote actions have continued to achieve more gains with more killings, maiming and abduction of innocent people of Akaeze and Ishiagu communities, and even non Ebonyi person.
“We also wish to appreciate our stakeholders for their efforts in keeping the numbers on the increase.
“It is pertinent to appreciate all those who contribute handsomely towards the orchestration of more crisis, for their grave quest.Posterity shall be kind to everyone”.
Ebonyi State Police command image maker, DSP Joshua Ukandu said he is yet to be briefed on the incident from Ivo police division.
He however said, someone from Ivo local government called him and told him of the incident.