Amid lingering tension in Ogbunka and Owerrezuka in Orumba South Local Government Area of Anambra State, the scene of recent communal clash which saw neighbours turning foes, Senator Andy Uba (Anambra South), at the weekend, visited the communities to sue for peace.

The two communities had been turned into a war zone following the burning of houses, killing and maiming of defenceless villagers and raping of hapless maidens.

The situation forced the deployment of policemen and soldiers to the communities.

About 300 persons were reportedly arrested.

The cause of the communal war is said to be an expanse of land with green lush vegetation, ,which separates Ogbunka and Owerrezukala.

According to sources, the high concentration of stones in commercial quantity in the disputed area to which both communities are laying claim is the problem.

The land known as Ikpaobu has been in dispute since 1940 and reports claim that at least 1,000 lives have been lost to recurring disturbances.

Uba was in the two communities at the weekend for an on-the-spot assessment of the destruction caused by the latest incident.

Addressing representatives of the communities, the senator expressed unhappiness at the situation, saying they all have a lot to gain through amicable resolution of all issues.

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