Nigeria, March 6 -- Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State has ordered the destruction of all shrines and deities in Amasiri Community following violent clashes with neighbouring Okporojo Community in the state.

Mr Nwifuru announced the directive on Thursday after an expanded Security Council meeting held at the Old Government House in Abakaliki, the state capital.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported that Amasiri, a community in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state, was recently involved in a renewed land dispute with neighbouring Okporojo, in Oso Community of Edda Local Government Area of the state.

Thursday's security meeting reviewed the security situation arising from the dispute between the two communities in the southeastern st...