Two Die, 150 Houses Destroyed After Anambra Communal Clash
No fewer than two persons are missing and 150 buildings destroyed in the aftermath of the clash between Aguleri and Umuoba Anam Communities in Anambra East Local Government Area of Anambra.
This was confirmed by the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) which conducted an assessment of the area.
Mrs Priscilla Madukwe, the Head of Operation, NEMA, Enugu Zonal Office said the assessment visit was to determine the level of destruction of lives and property due to the clash.
Aguleri and Umuoba Anam were involved in a deadly land related war that left businesses, factories and economic activities grounded between Sept. 30 and Oct..4 this year
The team was guided in the tour by Ifeanyi Chinweze Chairman of Anambra East local government area, community leaders and security operatives.
Madukwe said report of the findings would be submitted to the federal government for possible assistance to the victims.
She called on community leaders and stakeholders in the affected areas to ensure that the crisis was resolved and guard against possible recurrence .
Chinweze assured that efforts were being made to resolve the differences that led to the disturbance and called on the people to embrace peace and dialogue.
He said the curfew imposed in the area contributed to restoring calm to the zone .
In a remark, Mrs Ndidi Omega, Head of Administration, Anambra State Emergency Management Agency said State government had set up a committee to look into the crisis and recommend ways to avoid a repeat and suggest assistance for the victims.
