Tragedy has struck in the Bunkpurugu district, where a long-standing chieftaincy dispute has escalated into deadly violence.
One person has lost their life, and several others have been injured in clashes between Naniik and Binbagu communities.
Eyewitnesses report widespread destruction, with multiple homes reduced to ashes. Panicked residents fled for their lives, abandoning belongings in the chaos.
Official updates are being obtained from the District Security Council on measures being taken to restore peace and stability to the affected areas.
Stay tuned for further developments as this story unfolds.