Police in Anambra State avert communal crisis between Agulueri and Umueri communities in Anambra East Council Area

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Meanwhile, report from Anambra State Police Command said yesterday, 16th January, 2021, at about 7:15 am, there was a report of crisis between Umueri and Aguleri Communities both in Anambra East Council Area of the State.

Police said the crisis was as a result of a disputed area of land both Communities are laying claim of.

According to the PPRO, Mr Haruna Mohammed, following the distress call, the Command quickly dispatched joint Police teams comprising PMF/RRS and other Conventional Units in collaboration with other Security agencies led by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations DCP Salman Dogo to the scene.

Haruna said the situation was brought under control, while joint patrol is still ongoing to restore normalcy in the affected areas.

He further informed that no loss of lives and injuries have been reported.

However, he maintained, that one building, four vehicles and two motorcycles were set ablaze by the warring factions.

Consequently, he said, the Commissioner of Police, Mr John Abang, has directed the State CID, Awka, to carry out discreet investigation in order to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident and bring perpetrators to book.

The CP also warned both parties to maintain peace and explore all legal avenues to resolve their grievances and not resort to violence.

He further assured both parties that he would contact the State Government to intervene in the matter in order to find lasting solution to the lingering problem.

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