The North East Regional Minister, Ibrahim Tia, has confirmed the deployment of security personnel to restore peace and stability in the Bunkpurugu-Yunyoo District following a deadly attack on the Nanik community.
The attack, which claimed three lives, is believed to be linked to ongoing chieftaincy disputes in the area.
However, Ibrahim Tia clarified that the incident was not a reprisal attack but a direct assault on the community.
“We know that it’s an attack and not a reprisal because we just know that Nanik community was attacked,” he told Channel One Newsroom.
He assured the public that security forces are in control of the situation.
“The security is in control. They have deployed personnel between the two communities to ensure peace and stability,” he added.
According to the Minister, security agencies are actively investigating the incident to identify and apprehend the perpetrators.
“This is purely a criminal matter. The chieftaincy aspect will be handled by the overlord and the regional house of chiefs,” he emphasized.
He expressed confidence that the ongoing investigation would bring the culprits to justice and help restore calm to the affected communities.
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