Insecurity in Akwa Ibom LG displaces 5000 persons ― Council chair

Insecurity in Akwa Ibom LG displaces 5000 persons ― Council chair

Insecurity: Military commence operations in Akwa Ibom LG

By Chioma Onuegbu, Uyo

No fewer than 5000 persons are said to have been displaced in Essien Udim local government area of Akwa Ibom state as a result of the insecurity situation and the Joint military operation conducted on Tuesday to flush out the criminal elements camped in the area.

Chairman of Essien Udim Council, Mr Anthony Luke, according to a statement obtained by Vanguard on Thursday in Uyo, said the displaced persons are from twelve (12) communities of the local government area.

Luke in the statement listed nine (9) communities seriously affected by the security situation in…

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