Governor Willie Obiano has announced curfew in Aguleri , Umueri and Umuoba Anam communities, in Anambra East Council Area, following the outbreak of communal violence in the three towns yesterday.
In a statement, Governor Obiano said the curfew would last from 7pm to 7am daily, beginning on Saturday, 16th January, 2021.
He said the curfew in the first instance would last for three days, warning that Violators of the curfew will be prosecuted.
Report has it that no fewer than two persons were killed in the renewed Aguleri/ Umueri communal conflict.
Also, Houses, vehicles were also burnt in the mayhem while scores were reportedly wounded
The two communities had between 1998/99 waged war against themselves, where scores of people were killed and property worth millions of naira were destroyed.
An eyewitness, who pleaded anonymity said two persons were already dead following the crisis.
The source added that the age-long war between Aguleri and Umueri was ignited by land dispute.
Anambra Police Command had confirmed the incident.
