Police Arrest 12 Suspects Over Death of Four Persons In Enugu

The Enugu police command has announced the arrest of 12 suspects over the death of four persons in two communities in Ezeagu LGA of the state.

Daniel Ndukwe, Enugu police spokesperson, in a statement on Sunday, said the four persons were killed as a result of a communal clash between Oyofo and Awha communities in Ezeagu LGA of the state.

Ndukwe said the clash between the two communities took place on Friday at about 10 am.

“The Commissioner of Police, Mr Ahmed Ammani, has ordered the deployment of police operatives to Oyofo and Awha communities. The deployment is to maintain the normalcy already restored in the area after the clash

“The clash led to the murder of four males and the burning of one tricycle and five motorcycles.”

The police spokesperson added that a preliminary investigation showed that the clash was caused by a land ownership tussle between the communities.