Two traditional rulers in Rivers State, Leslie Eke and Emeka Ihunwo, are publicly blaming each other over a disputed ancestral land in the Woji community, a clash that has sparked panic among local residents.
The disagreement centres on a parcel of land that both rulers claim as part of their respective ancestral holdings. Each ruler has accused the other of encroaching on territory that belongs to his lineage, intensifying tensions in the neighbourhood.
Residents of Woji have expressed alarm at the escalating feud, fearing that the dispute could lead to broader unrest or violence within the community.
Rivers State, located in the oil‑rich Niger Delta region of southern Nigeria, has a history of land ownership conflicts involving traditional authorities, which often require mediation by state officials.
As of now, no formal resolution has been announced, and local authorities have been urged to intervene to prevent further escalation of the dispute.
<small>Source: Punch Nigeria — read the original story there.</small>