By Peter Okutu
Abakaliki—Governor David Umahi of Ebonyi State yesterday expressed sadness over the unfortunate demise of some Ebonyi people following the outbreak of communal clashes in some parts of the state.
He lamented the development and called on leaders of the affected communities to give peace a chance.
The governor stated this in Abakaliki during a stakeholders meeting with stakeholders from three local government areas where some of the killings have taken place recently.
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They include Enyibichiri in Abakaliki local government area, Echie Alike in Ikwo local government area and Umuogodoakpu and Ukwuagba communities in Ohaukwu local government area.
Enyibichiri and Echie Alike have been having interactable boundary dispute for decades.
The dispute re-ignited last week with the killing of about 8 persons, six of whom were members of the same family as they were burnt to death in a bus…
