Traffic along Enugu-Abakaliki expressway was Tuesday evening paralyzed following heavy shooting by unknown gunmen at the Ezilo axis in Ishielu local government area of the state.
This came just after the state governor, David Umahi had held an enlarged security council meeting aimed at addressing the Insecurity facing the state.
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In the security council meeting, governor Umahi told journalists that two persons have been killed following a fresh land dispute between the people of Ezillo community and the neighboring Iyionu in the area.
However, both communities are in Ishielu local government area of the state but it is not yet clear whether the shooting at the highway is connected with the conflict involving the two communities.
Daily Trust gathered that motorists plying that route are waiting anxiously at Okpoto to continue there journey when the road is cleared while many have taken another route.
The state police command had confirmed the incident through her spokesperson, Loveth Odah.
She said the Police Commissioner, Aliyu Garba has dispatched armed policemen to restore peace and open up the road for users.
She however said the shooting cannot be related to the boundary dispute as the disputed area is not close to the highway.
But our correspondent learnt that soldiers and policemen are presently battling to clear the highway.
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