Communal clash in Cross Rivers State, 6 Soldiers feared killed

 Cross River State Government has ordered the dethronement and decertification of the Obol Lopon of Nko, Obol Etim Ayomobi, in Yakurr and the Clan Head of Onyadama, Ovarr Vincent Erena, in Obubra Local Government Areas with immediate effecRecall

Recall that there has been a communal clash between Nko and Onyadama communities over a piece of land, the governor of the state Prof. Ben Ayade through his Deputy Chief Press Secretary  Linus Obogo, has released a statement that read, “The dethronement and de-certification of the two monarchs and all other traditional rulers in the two warring communities are as a result of the intractable communal clashes

The statement added, “The ownership of the disputed land has been revoked and taken over by the state government for overriding public interest.

The clash has led to the shooting and killing of six military personnels.