The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has confirmed the deployment of security personnel to maintain peace and stability in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo district, following an attack on the Nanik community.
The attack, which claimed three lives, is believed to be linked to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the enclave.
However the Minister, Ibrahim Tia told Channel One Newsroom: “We know that it’s an attack and not a reprisal because we just know that Nanik community was attacked.”
The minister has assured the public that security forces are in control of the situation.
“The security is in control. They have deployed some security men who are in between the two communities to ensure that there is peace and stability,” he said.
The security personnel are currently investigating the matter on the ground and are determined to uncover the perpetrators and bring them to justice.
“This is purely a criminal matter. The chieftaincy aspect will be handled by the overlord and the regional house of chiefs,” Tia emphasised.
He expressed confidence that the investigation would identify the culprits and help restore peace to the affected communities
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