The residents also expressed dissatisfaction with the intervention of the state's Deputy Governor, Peter Odey, describing his approach to resolving the dispute as ineffective.
Residents of Ugep Community in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State have raised concerns over the worsening land dispute between their community and neighbouring Idomi Community, alleging that the crisis has claimed lives and resulted in widespread destruction of property.
Sources familiar with the situation told SaharaReporters that the conflict has intensified in recent days, with violent confrontations reportedly occurring almost daily, leaving residents living in fear.
According to the sources, the prolonged crisis has been aggravated by the Cross River State Government's failure to take decisive action to restore peace and address the underlying land ownership dispute.
The sources further alleged that Governor Bassey Otu's frequent absence from the state has contributed to the worsening security situation, claiming that the governor has not provided the leadership required to resolve the crisis.
