Armed men kill one, injure others in fresh Abia-Cross River border clash

and injured others during an alleged invasion of Isu community in Arochukwu Local Council of Abia State.• Orders transfer of injured victims to hospital

According to him, about 50 members of Isu community have been killed since the border clash erupted in 2018. He alleged that the discovery of limestone in the area in commercial quantities might have made the neighbouring Cross River community to contest the ancestral land. Kalu stressed that many villagers were rendered homeless, following a series of attacks by the Cross River neighbours. He lamented that the invaders went beyond the disputed area to lay claim on ancestral homes.

Represented by his deputy, Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu, the governor ordered the immediate transfer of gunshot victims to a specialist hospital for proper medical attention, saying the bills would be paid by the state government. He regretted the failure of past administrations in bringing economic and infrastructural development to the area but trusted the leadership of Otti to provide good roads for easy transportation of agricultural produce and boost communication with neighbouring communities in Arochukwu Local Council.

Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has chided political appointees from his zone, saying that they have performed below average and are causing problems for his government.

Amara Kalu Blessing Kalu Elem Ikechukwu Lekwachi Emetu Isu Community

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