Ayade declares curfew in Cross River communities over communal clash
Ben Ayade, governor of Cross River, has imposed a dusk-to-dawn curfew in Oyonum and Ofatura communities in Obubura LGA of the state.
In a statement, Christian Ita, the governor’s media aide, said the curfew was necessitated by the tension and ongoing clashes between both communities.
He said the governor had directed security agencies to ensure strict enforcement of the curfew.
“His Excellency, the Governor hereby directs security agencies in the state to ensure the strict enforcement of the curfew,” Ita said.
“The governor decries the destruction of lives and property in the renewed clashes, and vows that the government will bring to book all those behind the clashes.”
Cross River communities are constantly plagued with clashes arising from disagreements and land disputes.
In 2022, TheCable reported that over 2,000 persons were displaced while eight others were killed in a communal clash between residents of Alesi community, Ikom LGA and Ochon community in Obubra LGA.
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