Tag: Communal Clash
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Dozens killed, several injured as communities clash in Cross River
There was pandemonium on Monday in Biase Local Government Area of Cross River State after a violence that broke out in four communities of the LGA left dozens killed and many more injured. According to a report by Premium Times, hundreds of women and children have also been displaced by the violence which broke out…
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Several feared dead in Adamawa communal clash
Several people are feared dead in a communal clash in Libbo ward of Shellenge Local Government Area of Adamawa. Confirming the incident to News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday, the Councillor representing the ward, Shuaibu Waleed said the clash started when the alleged body of a man from Gomba community of neigbouring Demsa Local…
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Incessant communal crisis, insurgency, others hindering immunization in Nigeria – NMA
The Nigeria Medical Association (NMA) has the disturbing rate of insurgency and communal crisis among other factors are the main hindrances against adequate immunization coverage in the country. Vice Chairman of NMA in Cross River State, Dr Agam Ayuk, told reporters in Calabar during the opening of the 2017 Physician’s Week that immunization coverage in…
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Communal clash: Osinbajo orders security reinforcement in Cross River
Acting President Yemi Osinbajo on Thursday ordered security agencies to take urgent steps to avert further breakdown of law and order in Yala Local Government of Cross River. The order followed violence between the Wanikade and Wanihem communities which led to loss of lives and property. A statement by the Acting President’s Spokesman, Mr Laolu…
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3 feared killed in Taraba communal clash
Fresh communal clash has broken out in Gembu, Nguroje and other parts of Sardauna Local Government Area of Taraba State. The violence is suspected to be between the Kakas and Fulani ethnic groups. Residents say that the crisis erupted Sunday morning after some youth took to the streets destroying property and smashing vehicles. “As I…