Hyacinth Chinweuba
The Police in Anambra has averted a near bloody conflict by two communities in the state.
According to SP Haruna Mohammed PPRO* Anambra State Police Command, the early intervention on the 15/5/2020 by the Commissioner of Police Anambra State Command CP John B. Abang, who summoned all stake holders in Achalla and Urum Communities over the looming crisis concerning land dispute which both Communities were laying claim of ownership apparently saved the situation.
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.
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 his 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 quiclky 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 being ascertained but the Commissioner of Police has directed the State CID Awka to carry out discreet investigation in order to ascertain circumstances surrounding the incident and bring perpetrators to book.