Heavily armed anti-riot policemen have been deployed in B-Dere and K-Dere communities in Gokhana Local Government Area in Rivers State, following a clash between the two communities. Rivers State Police Public Relations Officer, Mr. Ben Ugwuegbulam, who told newsmen of the troop deployment, noted that there was a clash between the two communities on Tuesday, though no life was lost.
He said the Police had to quickly deploy its men to avoid further break down of law and order.
Asked to state the reason for the clash between the two communities, he said investigation was still on to get to the root cause of the problem.
Meantime, it was gathered that the communal clash was caused by an argument over a piece of land.
Source: Ogoninews
