SENATOR URGES PEACE AS ABIA, AKWA IBOM BOUNDARY DISPUTE CLAIMS ONE LIFE

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Senator Austin Akobundu, representing Abia Central, has called on the people of Ariam Eleuelu in Ariam Usaka, Ikwuano LGA, Abia State, and Obot Akara community in Akwa Ibom State, who are currently involved in a border dispute, to cease hostilities and embrace peace.

The senator made this appeal on Sunday night following the latest incident in the ongoing conflict, which resulted in a loss of life and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.

He pledged to raise the issue with Senate President, Senator Godswill Akpabio, who represents the Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district, which includes Obot Akara LGA.

Akobundu assured his constituents that he would bring the matter to the Senate for urgent attention, stressing that the legislative body would take all necessary steps to restore lasting peace in the affected areas.

He urged all parties involved in the conflict to view one another as fellow citizens and live in harmony, promoting brotherhood and good neighborliness.

The senator also promised to collaborate with relevant government agencies at all levels to restore peace and normalcy in the affected communities.

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Akobundu, who hails from Ikwuano LGA, commended the Mayor of the council, Anthony Nzeribe Nwaubani, for quickly mobilizing security agencies, who responded promptly to the crisis.

The senator expressed his condolences to the family of the deceased victim and pledged his support, while also calling on the governments of Abia and Akwa Ibom to take all necessary actions to achieve lasting peace.

Confirming the boundary clash on Monday, Abia State Police Command spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, said, “Yea, we are aware. There was a clash but we swung into action. The place is calm and we have ensured normalcy.”

Also, the media officer to Akobundu, Jude Ndukwe, confirmed the sevelopment but said the senator will liaise with Akpabio to achieve lasting peace.