The Anambra State Police command yesterday averted a communal crisis between Achalla and Urum communities in Awka North Local Government Area of the state.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer of the command, SP Haruna Mohammed in Awka yesterday recalled that on May 15, 2020, the Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP John B. Abang summoned all stakeholders in Achalla and Urum communities over the looming crisis concerning land dispute which both communities were laying claim to.
The statement further recalled that the CP waded into the matter and warned both parties to maintain peace and explore all the legal avenues to resolve their grievances without resorting to violence.
It observed that the CP further assured both parties that he would contact the state government to key into the matter in order to find lasting solution to the lingering problem.
“However, despite the Commissioner of Police intervention and warning, the two warring communities had on 27/5/2020 engaged themselves into a fight over same land matter.
“Following the distress, the command quickly dispatched joint Police teams comprising PMF/SARS and other conventional units led by the Area Commander Awka, ACP Yemi Ajayi. Situation was brought under control while joint patrol is still ongoing to restore normalcy in the affected areas.
“Meanwhile, extent of damage and injuries sustained has not yet been ascertained but the Commissioner of Police has directed the State CID Awka to carry out discreet investigation in order to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and bring perpetrators to book, please”, the statement added.
Photo: The Commissioner of Police Anambra State, CP John Abang.
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