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More than 12 persons have been killed and burnt to death in a communal clash between Izzi community and Ikwo Community in Ebonyi State. A family of six have been reportedly burnt to death by armed bandits in the course of the communal clash in the state.

In reaction to the crisis,the Governor of Ebonyi State, Engr. Dave Umahi, has indefinitely suspended two council chairmen, political appointees over the killings in the state resulting from communal crises.The affected chairmen are Chief John Nnabor of Ikwo and Chief Emmanuel Nwangele Of Abakaliki Local Government Areas.Umahi also suspended three traditional rulers that were accused of having a hand in the sponsorship of the nagging crises.

The Governor on Tuesday 9th April, summoned stakeholders consisting elected and appointed officers from Abakaliki, Ikwo and Ohaukwu at his office at the Government House, Abakaliki.