By Odey Ojeka The Cross River State Government has given its final verdict on the long-standing land dispute between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area. On June 11, 2026, a peace meeting was convened under the chairmanship of the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, His Excellency Rt. Hon. Peter Odey. The…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State, Senator Bassey Otu, has summoned traditional leaders and political leaders from Yakurr Local Government Area for an emergency meeting over the communal clash between Ugep and Idomi communities that has claimed the deaths of many and loss of properties. According to a public service announcement by…
By Frank Ulom Two people have been killed in a renewed clash between Ugep and Idomi communities in Yakurr Local Government Area of Cross River State. One of the victims, 56-year-old Omini Iyam Ebri, was allegedly shot in the face to death while working on his farm along Ekpenti Farm Road, off Idomi–Ugep Road, at…
By Odey Ojeka Leaders of the Ugep and Idomi communities have agreed to bury their differences and work together to restore peace, following a high-level reconciliation meeting convened by the Chairman of Yakurr Local Government Council, Mr Yibala Igri Inyang. The peace and security dialogue, held yesterday at the Council Hall in Biase Local Government…
By Frank Ulom The Government of Cross River State, after a close assessment of the security situation and due consultation with key stakeholders in Ugep and Idomi communities in the last week, has approved the extension of the curfew imposed by Governor Bassey Otu. The extension is effective from Tuesday, May 12, 2026, to Friday,…
