Acting President Yemi Osinbajo, SAN, has condemned the wanton loss of lives and property as a result of the recent communal conflict between the Wanikade and Wanihem communities in the Yala Local Government Area of Cross River State.
Osinbajo’s Spokesman, Laolu Akande said in a statement that the Acting President has directed the security agencies to take urgent measures to avert a further breakdown of law and order.
He also directed the National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) to liaise with the State government with a view to sending relief materials to the affected communities.
Osinbajo appealed to the warring communities to give peace a chance in order to enable government find a lasting solution to the crisis.