There are reports that two communities, Ovonum and Ofatura, in Obubra local government area of cross river state, are locked in communal conflict, which has left many dead and over 300 houses destroyed.

A resident of the area, Elom Obongha says the conflict started in april this year and was caused by a dispute over a parcel of land at their farm areas.

However, the house of assembly member representing the area in the cross river state house of assembly, egbe abeng  has said with the help of governor bassey otu a detachment of soldiers has been stationed there to restore peace.