Villagers On The Run As Vigilantee And Fulani Herdsmen Clash In Imo State.

The Nation quoted an eye witness as saying that during the gun duel some of the villagers fled to take refuge in neighbouring communities.

The eyewitness further said the vigilantes from the community overwhelmed the herdsmen who later ran away.

Another eyewitness told The Nation the herdsmen were the same chased away recently from their neighbouring community, Emii.

He claimed they planned resettling in Orji before they were confronted by vigilantes in the area.

Chilos Godsent, national president of Igbo National Council, INC, who confirmed the incident, said the herdsmen were subdued due to awareness created by INC which introduced the “Operation Lion Dance in the community.