10 killed or missing, 2,000 displaced in Anambra communal clash — NEMA

An emergency management agency in Anambra reported that the recent communal clash between Umuoba Anam and Aguleri communities resulted in at least 10 fatalities or missing persons, with around 150 homes destroyed and 2,000 individuals displaced. The agency's head of operations, Priscilla Madukwe, led a team to assess the damage in the affected areas.

The clash, which took place in October, also destroyed various establishments, including shops, factories, and automobiles, as well as causing damage to a monarch's palace. Following the incident, the state governor convened a peace meeting to address the crisis. Madukwe emphasized the need for community leaders and stakeholders to resolve the situation and prevent future conflicts.