The Commissioner for Internal Security and Conflict Resolution in the state, Mr Stanley Okoroemegha, stated this while speaking with newsmen on the crisis in Abakaliki at the weekend. According to Okoroemegha, the clashes engulfed the entire Effuim and Ezza Effuim because the leadership of the union in the area allowed politicians to meddle in the affairs. “it was a national transport union that clashed over the leadership of a motor park, it has been a matter that has been on for some time,” he said. “All the people trapped in the area, not only health personnel but also staff of National Population Commission, were safely evacuated. My office deployed security men and vehicles on the directive of the governor and all of them were rescued.

Source: Nigerian Tribune January 24, 2021 07:30 UTC