Governor Bassey Otu of Cross River State has ordered both the state police command and other security agencies to deploy personnel to Iko Esai community in Akamkpa LGA.
This follows the killing over about 10 persons and destruction of 20 houses, vehicles, cocoa farmlands and household items.
The skirmishes are said to be a result of agitation for the control of forest resources and two brothers illegally installing themselves as paramount ruler and village chief.
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