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General News of Wednesday, 3 July 2013

Source: joyonline

One killed, many injured in land dispute in Saboba District

One person has been confirmed dead and several others injured in a land dispute that erupted between two towns at Saboba District in the Northern Region, Tuesday.

One other person who cannot be accounted for is feared dead in the bush where the clashes occurred.

The incident is said to have happened after a native of Hill-top went to cultivate crops on the parcel of land closer to the other community; Bodagbam.

District Chief Executive of Saboba Ali Adolf told JOYNEWS security personnel have been detailed to the communities to restore peace.

Mr. Adolf said the injured have been taken to the hospital for treatment.