₦airaland Forum

At least six five persons were killed over the weekend when inter-boundary clashes between Isu community in Arochukwu Local Government area of Abia State and Ukwa Mbiabong Ukwa Eburutu community of Odukpani LGA, Cross River State, resurfaced.

The cause of the latest bloodletting has not been disclosed as of Monday morning when a confirmation of the casualties was made.

There have always been intermittent boundary clashes between these neighbouring communities, leaving scores of deaths in the last 10 years.

In the last six months, this would be the second time that the Ukwa community has been invaded, according to natives.

In May 2024, many Ukwa Mbiabong Ukwa natives were reportedly killed over ownership of sites where precious stones are reportedly found.

Sources in Mbiabong Ukwa, who confirmed the killings between Saturday and Sunday, alleged that suspected warlords from Isu community Arochukwu LGA first launched the attack on Saturday morning.

According to a youth leader, Willy Esara, “The invaders swooped on us on Saturday, killed our two men and critically injured ten others.”
Another source reported that the suspected warlords laid ambush on the villagers who were on their way to the farms.

“The attackers opened fire on the unsuspecting villagers, killing two men, Abi Effiong Oku and Inyang Nya Ewa, injuring many others. One of the deceased was beheaded,” he alleged.

The latest attack has left the community in a state of shock and fear, according to fleeing residents.
Police PRO, Irene Ugbo said they were yet to be briefed on the latest clash but that they will launch an investigation.

Calls to the state security adviser, Major General Obono Ubi, (retired), were not responded to.

chiagozien:
Arochukwu belong to Ibibio🙄🙄


Do you see how stupid it sounds, why not mention the town's Ibibio name if it truly Ibibio land.




In the bide to propagate lies against Igbo and Biafra to make others hate them, you end up showing the world your foo08lishnesss.




You care about what minority will get in Biafra,but don't care about what they get or will get in your Nigeria.

Goodluck Jonathan a minority that managed to enter the president position,we all saw how you yorubas and Northerners treated him and his government until you chased him out.



I just dey imagine Nigeria without Igbos what Yorubas and Northerners will do to minority.🤔🤔

zero8zero:
Land grabbers, even Google search will cure your ignorance. Even the Ibini Ukpabi, the oracle of the Arochukwu belongs to the Ibibio till date. Son, know your history.

tutudesz:
When I say Niger Delta will never join Biafra, they will start shouting referendum referendum with such incident, you can rule out Cross River

triple996:
I pity any non igbo that will be part of biafra
This Is what you people will suffer from. No wonder everyone dey run from those people

tutudesz:
When I say Niger Delta will never join Biafra, they will start shouting referendum referendum with such incident, you can rule out Cross River

chiagozien:
Lolz Yoruba history I guess 🤣🤣😂😂🤣

chiagozien:
Lolz Yoruba history I guess 🤣🤣😂😂🤣

zero8zero:
That Arochukwu itself originally belongs to the Ibibio people. It is the homeland of Ibibio before land grabbers that were accommodated grabbed it. Is this what minorities will keep getting in biafra

muykem:
Do you know that these people took almost all phortcourt land before civil War. Assuming federal government didn't assist Ikwere to get their land back, they could have become alien in phortcourt by now.