Police rescue 10 held amid Cross River-Benue communal tension

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Police rescued 10 persons held amid renewed communal tensions between Cross River and Benue states in Nigeria. The detentions occurred following violent clashes in Ijegwu community, Yala Local Government Area, indicating ongoing local-level conflict.

By Emma Una CALABAR — Police on Sunday rescued 10 persons who were being held in Ijegwu community, Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State, following renewed tensions between the community and neighbouring Konshisha Local Government Area of Benue State. The victims were reportedly detained after violence erupted in the border communities following the […] The post Police rescue 10 held amid Cross River-Benue communal tension appeared first on Vanguard News.