A violent clash between rival groups has left at least 19 people feared dead in Nigeria’s southern Rivers State.
The conflict erupted over the weekend when gunmen stormed the Obelle community, intensifying violence that had already claimed seven lives last Wednesday.
According to reports from local media, the bloodshed stems from disputes over levies imposed by oil companies operating in the region.
A police spokeswoman confirmed that 10 people have been officially pronounced dead, while authorities continue to assess the full scale of the tragedy.
The warring factions, identified as the Icelanders and the Deybam groups, have long been embroiled in territorial and financial disputes.
Despite the severity of the attack, law enforcement has yet to make any arrests, though an investigation into the violence remains ongoing.
Residents of Obelle now live in fear as uncertainty looms over whether the deadly feud will escalate further in the coming days.
Authorities have urged calm, but the region’s deep-seated tensions continue to threaten stability and security.
