Police confirm beheading of man over land dispute in Ebonyi
Ebonyi State Police confirmed the beheading of Dick Nnachi in Oso-Edda, Edda LGA, amidst a long-standing land dispute between Oso-Edda and Amasiri communities. Police spokesperson Joshua Ukandu condemned the "wicked and inhumane" killing and stated that an investigation is underway. Authorities have deployed officers to the area to prevent further escalation, echoing Governor Nwifuru's declaration of the area as a buffer zone. This incident is part of a history of deadly communal conflicts in Ebonyi, with a similar clash occurring in April, resulting in four deaths and significant property damage. The police urge residents to avoid the buffer zones.
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