By Odey Ojeka Two Nigeria Police officers have been arrested and taken into custody after being found with firearms and ammunition in connection with the crisis in Ugep and Idomi in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. Community members alleged that the officers were supplying weapons to one of the communities, further fueling…
By Odey Ojeka Troops of the Nigerian Army have been deployed to Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr LGA to restore peace and prevent further escalation of the renewed communal crisis. On ground, the soldiers are engaging both communities, urging residents to lay down their weapons and avoid confrontation with security personnel. “We are here…
By Kingsley Agim The Cross River State Government has taken swift steps to restore peace and prevent a breakdown of law and order in Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area, following renewed tensions over a communal land dispute. In a press statement issued on May 5, 2026, the government announced the imposition…
By Odey Ojeka In a proactive move to restore harmony following recent tensions, Hon. Cyril James Omini, Member representing Yakurr 1 State Constituency in the Cross River State House of Assembly, has stepped in to ensure lasting peace between the two brother communities of Ugep and Idomi. The lawmaker on Saturday paid a peace mission…
By Odey Ojeka The Chief Executive Officer of SagaciousNewsBlog, Mr Odey Ojeka, has called for urgent peace and dialogue following reports of renewed tension between the brother communities of Ugep and Idomi in Yakurr Local Government Area. The call came after Ugep farmers, who had prepared to go to their farms early Wednesday morning, were…
