The Cross River State Government has ordered the immediate dethronement and de-certification of the Obol Lopon of Nko, Obol Etim Ayomobi, from Yakurr Local Government Area and his counterpart, Ovarr Vincent Erena Clan Head of Oyadama from Obubra Local Government Area of the state with immediate effect.
The dethronement and de-certification of the two traditional rulers and their cabinets from the two warring communities is a result of the intractable communal clashes that erupted in the area recently.
The government directive was contained in a statement signed by Mr Linus Obogo, Deputy Chief Press Secretary to Governor Ben Ayade and made available to newsmen in Calabar.
The directive is coming days after six soldiers were allegedly shot dead during an emergency action they embarked on to caution against the renewed communal crisis that had erupted in that area.
Recall that both Nko and Oyadama communities have been at war repeatedly over the ownership of a piece of land.
According to the release, “the ownership of the disputed land has been revoked and taken over by the state government for overriding public interest.
“Additionally, the government has ordered the sustenance of army operation in the Nko community until those behind the shooting of the six military personnel are produced or fished out.”
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