Senator Austin Akobundu, representing Abia Central, has called for calm and urged residents of Ariam Eleuelu in Ikwuano LGA of Abia State and Obot Akara in Akwa Ibom State to halt hostilities and embrace peace.
The appeal comes after the latest round of violence in the ongoing border dispute resulted in one death and the destruction of property worth millions of naira.
Akobundu pledged to raise the issue with Senate President Senator Godswill Akpabio, whose Akwa Ibom North-West senatorial district covers Obot Akara LGA. He assured his constituents that he would take the matter to the Senate to push for swift action in resolving the crisis and restoring peace to the affected areas.
The senator called on all parties involved to consider themselves as one and live in peace, emphasizing unity and cooperation between the communities.
He also promised to collaborate with relevant government agencies to restore normalcy in the region. Akobundu praised the prompt response of the Mayor of Ikwuano, Anthony Nzeribe Nwaubani, who mobilized security forces to address the situation quickly.
Expressing his condolences for the victim of the clash, Akobundu extended his solidarity to the bereaved family and urged both the Abia and Akwa Ibom state governments to work toward lasting peace.
Abia State Police spokesperson, DSP Maureen Chinaka, confirmed the clash but reassured that security forces had restored calm to the area. Akobundu’s media officer, Jude Ndukwe, also confirmed that the senator would work with Akpabio to secure lasting peace.
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