Ogbe-Ijoh, Aladja clash again over border dispute
WARRI—There
was heavy shooting between Aladja and Ogbe-Ijoh communities yesterday forcing
residents of the areas to scamper for safety.
Youth leader of Aladja, Mr. Wisdom ,told Vanguard that Aladja was attacked allegedly by people of Ogbe-Ijoh, an allegation Mr. Keme Monday of Ogbe-Ijoh, dismissed as untrue.
Ogbe-Ijoh
Market on fire
Monday
insisted that his community was rather attacked by youths from Aladja.
He said:
“They (Aladja) attacked us this afternoon. The fight is still on now. I will
issue a press statement when peace returns.’’
Meantime, Mr. Onatomre alleged that four residents of Aladja sustained severe injuries from the alleged attack, confirming also that shooting was still ongoing in the community.
Meantime, Mr. Onatomre alleged that four residents of Aladja sustained severe injuries from the alleged attack, confirming also that shooting was still ongoing in the community.
“They came
to attack Aladja. They have extended to Winners end. The shooting is still
ongoing, “ he said.
Police
Public Relations Officer, DSP Andrew Aniemaka couldn’t be reached for comment.
Clashes
between Ogbe- Ijoh and Aladja over border disputes have been recurring for
several years.
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