Dozens feared dead as communal clash displaces hundreds in Cross River communities

A convulsive communal clash betwixt Odonget and Esabang communities successful Obubra Local Government Area of Cross River State has near dozens dormant and hundreds displaced, according to findings by the National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA.

The improvement was disclosed successful a study shared connected April 9, 2026, connected the authoritative leafage of the bureau pursuing a associated appraisal sojourn to the affected areas.

According to the report, the situation was linked to longstanding disputes betwixt the 2 communities, chiefly implicit onshore ownership, assets control, and unresolved grievances.

The bureau said the tensions yet escalated into a convulsive confrontation, creating panic and forcing galore residents to fly their homes.

Preliminary figures showed that astatine slightest 61 persons mislaid their lives, portion 17 others sustained injuries and are presently receiving aesculapian attention.

The study further indicated that astir 435 households person been displaced, with respective residents seeking refuge successful neighbouring communities.

“The clashes led to important humanitarian consequences, including nonaccomplishment of lives, injuries, and large-scale displacement of residents,” the bureau stated.

It besides noted that the fig of missing persons could not beryllium confirmed owed to constricted acces...