The Effium/Ezza crisis in Ado Local Government Area of Benue State yesterday took a violent turn in Odoke and Odum communities leading to the death of woman identified as Uzoamaka Ekpuma.

Ado Local Government Chairman, James Oche in the wake of the renewed hostility directed the Operations Whirlstroke and Puff Adder who immediately reported at the communities to stop further threat to lives and properties.

The chairman has in unequivocal and strong terms warned factions to exercise restraint and resist the temptation to undertake reprisals as the security agencies were directed to decisively deal with anyone who would contravene law and order.

The crisis which ensured in the early hours of Sunday 2nd May, 2021 led to destruction of properties worth millions and has caused spill over effects to several other communities and created a situation of IDPs.

Mr. Oche has saluted the efforts of Rev Fr Solomon Ujah whose proactive steps aborted the imminent murder of persons caught by opponents in the course of yesterday's crisis.

In a statement signed personally, James expressed the resolve of his administration to remain proactive and concerned to issues that threaten the lives and welfare of his subjects.