A clash between farmers and herdsmen in Sobe community, Owan West local government area of Edo state has claimed the lives of two people.
The Herald gathered that the trouble started on Sunday when a teenage boy was discovered killed and slaughtered in the bush.
It was learnt that the boy went to the bush to fetch fire wood but was allegedly killed by suspected herdsmen.
The youths of the area discovered the boy’s corpse, mobilized themselves and attacked the herders in the area, killing one in the process.
The chairman, Owan West local government, Mr. Frank Ilaboya, who confirmed the incident said he has notified the state’s Commissioner of Police, Lawal Jimeta, about the killings and also requested for reinforcement.
Ilaboya said: “There is need for everybody to remain peaceful and calm in the community. I have personally spoken to the Odibiado of Sobe, His Royal Highness, Anthony Ero Aleburu, on the need to mobilize his people to ensure there is no more casualty.
“I have also spoken and mobilized the security agents in the local government to always be on the standby to forestall further crisis.”
He, however, appealed to the people to refrain from further violence, noting that violence will not do the community or anyone good.