12 Feared Killed As Communal Clash Erupts In Cross River

As indicated by a report by Punch Metro, at any rate, 12 people were supposedly killed early Thursday morning and 18 hospitalized following what was depicted as 'public conflict' among Ebom and Usumutong people group in Abi Local Government Area of Cross River State. 


It was assembled that the assault began at 5am on Thursday, bringing about the passing of many, while a few houses were scorched. 

An onlooker claimed that the intruders had moved from house to house, assaulting inhabitants. 

Cross River State Commissioner of Police, Nkereuwem Akpan, affirmed the episode. 

He, in any case, said he didn't have the setback figure or the number of houses annihilated. 

He likewise clarified that cops have been conveyed to the influenced zones.

December 20, 2019