Two persons were yesterday beheaded and four others injured in a renewed clash between Anambra and Kogi States over the ownership of Orient Petroleum Resources Plc.
The incident happened at Eziagulu Otu in Anambra East, near the Orient Petroleum Resources Ltd office.
The attack is coming barely 24 hours after the firm’s management informed the Anambra State Governor, Willie Obiano, of its new wells in Aguleri, which would increase its crude oil production to 3,000 barrels per day by September.
The attackers were said to have come from Ibaji in Kogi State.
The injured persons, according to a source, had been admitted at a private hospital in Onitsha.
According to sources, the attackers, stormed farms, surprising many who ran into the river.
As at press time, it could not be ascertained whether some people were missing.
A distress message received by The Nation read: “Information reaching our town indicates that Kogi people are right now attacking Eziagulu Otu and Enugu Otu in several groups and are about to overrun the area and the oil field facilities there.”
A community leader, who pleaded for anonymity, described it as a sad situation.
Police Commissioner Mr. Hosea Karma confirmed the incident. He said his men and the Kogi State police command had stepped in to stop further clash.
“The attack is unfortunate. We have moved to the area but the terrain is posing a great challenge as it is surrounded by water,” Karma said.
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