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Two persons have been killed, while seven others were kidnapped in an attack at Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

The spokesman of the Ebonyi State Police Command Joshua Ukandu, disclosed this to Channels Television on Monday, noting that the attack occurred the previous day.

Ukandu also stated properties worth millions of naira were destroyed by the attackers.

“We are aware of the attack, two persons were killed and seven others kidnapped.

“The command is on top of the situation,” Ukandu said. “We are working with other security agencies to ensure that peace returns to the area”, he said.

The spokesman added that police authorities in the state have also launched an investigation into the matter, and assured that officers and men of the command are committed to protecting lives and properties.

Note that Ezza Effium and Effium communities have been in a conflict since January 2021.

The Ebonyi State Government has in the wake of the crisis made moves to restore peace to the warring areas.

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