Enugu: Igbo-Etiti LG boss ends 84 age-long land dispute between Aku, Ikolo communities
The Chairman of Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Dr. Eric Odo, has officially flagged off the demarcation of the Aku and Ikolo communities boundary, in order to end long-standing land dispute between the two communities.
Speaking while flagging off the exercise in Ogbede on Friday, Odo revealed that the land dispute that started since 1941 had claimed several lives and destroyed properties over the years.
According to him, the wanton killings, destruction and hatred could have been avoided.
The council boss noted that with the demarcation exercise, his administration had successfully resolved the issue between the two communities amicably.
He maintained that the resolution was in fulfilment of his campaign promise to restore peace and unity between the communities.
The council boss noted that the over 84 years crisis had caused psychological and economic hardship to the people.
Odo commended Gov. Peter Mbah and his deputy, Chief Ifeanyi Ossai, for providing the enabling environment for peace to return to the two communities.
Meanwhile, traditional rulers, presidents-general, and councillors from both communities had pledged their commitment to lasting peace and mutual coexistence.
Community leaders and residents of both Aku and Ikolo communities hailed Odo’s intervention as a historic step that would guarantee safety of lives and property in the areas.
