Two persons have been reportedly killed and over 40 houses razed over a mango tree in a clash between two communities in Akoko-Edo Local Government Area of Edo State.
The Uneme-Ekpedo and Bekuma-Okpameri cpmmunities clashed after both members quarrelled over the ownership of a mango tree.
It was gathered that four persons from Uneme-Ekpedo community went int a bush to pluck mangoes, but one of them was killed by youths from Bekuma-Okpameri community, who claimed the mango tree belonged to them.
Youths from Uneme-Ekpedo were said to have mobilized in revenge and attacked Bekuma-Okpameri and set over 40 houses ablaze.
The palace of the traditional ruler of Bekuma-Okpameri, HRH Moses Alabi, was also torched by the fire.
Several people injured in the unrest are now receiving treatment at an emergency centre at Lampese, a neighboring community .
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, confirmed the incident and said investigation is on the way, and that those found guilty would face the wrath of the law.
It was gathered that four persons from Uneme-Ekpedo community went int a bush to pluck mangoes, but one of them was killed by youths from Bekuma-Okpameri community, who claimed the mango tree belonged to them.
Youths from Uneme-Ekpedo were said to have mobilized in revenge and attacked Bekuma-Okpameri and set over 40 houses ablaze.
The palace of the traditional ruler of Bekuma-Okpameri, HRH Moses Alabi, was also torched by the fire.
Several people injured in the unrest are now receiving treatment at an emergency centre at Lampese, a neighboring community .
Edo State Commissioner of Police, Chris Ezike, confirmed the incident and said investigation is on the way, and that those found guilty would face the wrath of the law.
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