At least 2 killed in communal clash at Chereponi
Several houses and graneries were torched in the violence.
At least two people are reported dead in a communal clash at Chereponi in the North East Region following the enskinment of a sub-chief by the Chief of Wenchike.
Some five others, including an army man, also sustained injuries in the clash on Thursday, 23 February 2023.
Several houses and graneries were torched in the violence.
The conflict has spilt over to six other communities forcing the locals and non-local residents to flee to safety.
Deputy Regional Director of the National Disaster Management Organisation (NADMO), Imoro Nashurideen says the violence was triggered by the enskinment of a sub-chief by the Chief of Wenchike.
