No fewer than six persons have been killed, while some villages in Effiat, namely: Inua Abasi, Mbe Ndoro, Ibuot Uton, Utan Brama, and Utan Effiong in Mbo Local Government Area of Akwa Ibom State, were sacked by irate youths.
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The youths set homes on fire during a protest over lack of basic amenities and non-payment of compensation by the oil companies operating in the areas.
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It was gathered that the crisis started last week but escalated yesterday.
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Thousands of the fleeing villagers are currently taking refuge at Ibaka beach with household items rescued from the inferno.
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The rampaging youths also accused two prominent sons of the area of depriving them of their entitlements and diverting to their private pockets, monies paid by the oil companies for the development of the communities.
May their gentle soul rest in perfect peace.
This is a very shocking and sad news.
Very bad!