Sign in Subscribe
Local government

Renewed Clashes Between Usaka Uko and Nkari Communities Leave Death and Destruction

Strategic Insights

— 1 min read

Tensions between Usaka Uko in Ikwuano Local Government Area of Abia State and Nkari in Ini Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State have led to the tragic loss of life and destruction. According to reports, a recent incident on January 22, 2021, saw youths from Usaka Uko allegedly ambush and attack indigenes of Nkari, resulting in fatalities and the theft of motorcycles. This incident is not an isolated one, as a similar clash in August 2020 left 11 persons dead and many injured. The situation has left the people of Nkari feeling helpless and fearful for their lives, with many calling for increased security presence in the area and the demarcation of the boundary between the two communities.

Key Takeaways:

  • The latest clash between Usaka Uko and Nkari occurred on January 22, 2021, resulting in fatalities and the theft of motorcycles.
  • A similar incident in August 2020 left 11 persons dead and many injured.
  • The people of Nkari have become helpless due to the continuous bloodletting occasioned by the constant clash and are calling for increased security presence in the area.
  • Security guards are being demanded to be permanently mounted in the area to forestall further crisis.
  • The National Boundary Commission (NBC) is being asked to hasten up in giving a clear demarcation of the boundary between the two communities.
  • The federal government is expected to mandate the NBC to urgently do the demarcation of the boundary.
  • The people of Nkari are in dire need of basic amenities such as electricity, potable water, primary and secondary schools, and healthcare facilities.
  • The disputed farmland is being demanded to be taken over by the state or federal government for investment beneficial to the people.

Statistics:

  • 3 persons have been feared dead in the latest clash.
  • 4 persons are reportedly abducted.
  • 11 persons were allegedly killed in the August 2020 incident.
  • The clash has left many injured.
  • Basic amenities such as electricity, potable water, primary and secondary schools, and healthcare facilities are in short supply in the Nkari community.

Sources:

  • THISDAY, January 25, 2021.

Read more