The fighting was as a result of a boundary dispute between people of Oku Iboku in Itu Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom and those of Ikot Offiong in Odukpani LGA in Cross River
– Heavy fighting began on Friday, February 10 night between the communities with light and heavy weapons used by both sides
– The heavy fighting held up travellers along the Calabar-Itu Highway for hours on Saturday, February 11 and was only eased when the Army arrived to drive the fighting youths away…. More details later.