A long-standing land dispute between the communities of Kogni Yapala and Janjori-Kukuo has escalated, resulting in the burning of approximately 15 houses by unknown individuals at Kogni Yapala in the Sagnarigu Municipality of the Northern Region.
According to dailyguidenetwork.com, the incident led to the destruction of homes, farm produce, motorbikes, and other properties belonging to residents of Kogni Yapala.
Osman Jato Alfred, Assemblyman for the Yilonayili-Kogni Yapala Electoral Area, confirmed the attack to Daily Guide, stating that the community is gripped by fear and panic.
He attributed the violence to the unresolved land dispute between the two communities.
