Nigerian News Beat

10 lives were lost in a community clash on Wednesday while several cars and houses were destroyed in Ukhuorumi, a community in Oredo Local Government Area of Edo State.

An eyewitness who did not disclose his name, said the clash was as a result of a leadership tussle between members of Ukhorumi Community Development Association (CDA) loyal to both the chairman and his deputy.

 According to the information gathered, the trouble ensued when loyalists to both leaders clashed in the quest to either wrest or retain power leading to a free for all fight.

“The reaction that followed was spontaneous as shots rented the air. Several cars and houses belonging to members from both groups were torched in the ensuing fight and not less than ten persons have died from the incident,” the witness disclosed.

The community has been deserted by inhabitants for fear of possible reprisal as many cars and buildings were yesterday burnt during the fight.

Also confirming the story, the Army Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the 4th Brigade, Capt. Roslyn Managbe, said: “We are yet to make any arrest.

“We arrived after the damaged had been done. We are on ground to forestall any further crisis and to bring peace back to the community,” she said.