COMMUNAL CLASHES: Cross River Govt Sacks 2 Monarchs , Takes Over Land Ownership  

Cross River State Government has ordered the dethronement and de-certification of the Obol Lopon of Nko, Obol Etim Ayomobi, in Yakurr and the Clan Head of Oyadama, Ovarr Vincent Erena, in Obubra Local Government Areas with immediate effect.

This was contained In a press release signed by the Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ben Ayade, Mr Linus Obogo.

The state government disclosed that 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.

Both Nko and Oyadama communities have been at war torn over a piece of land.

According to the release, the ownership of the disputed land has been revoked and taken over by the state government for overriding public interest.

Additionally, government has ordered the sustenance of army operation in Nko community until those behind the shooting of the six military personnel are produced or fished out.