Normalcy, yesterday, returned to Ekoli Edda in Afikpo South Local Council of Ebonyi State after a bloody clash between Ebubeagu security outfit and youths of the community resulting in the death of three persons, including a police officer.
  
When The Guardian visited the community, security agents were seen patrolling the area to forestall possible reocurrence, while residents, especially women were seen in groups, discussing the incident, which affected the peace of the community.

An indigene of the community, who identified himself simply as Nkama, said the clash has left the community in a sober mood. He thanked the state government for quick intervention to calm the situation.
 
Recall that a bloody clash broke out between the Ebubeagu security outfit and youths of the community, which resulted in the killing of three persons, including a police Inspector as well as the burning of a house belonging to the state Chairman of All Progressives Congress (APC) Chief Okoro-Emegha.
  
Investigations revealed that Okoro-Emegha, had on Sunday, kicked against the election of a youth group in the community that saw the emergency of persons loyal to the immediate past chairman of Afikpo South Local Council, Eni Chima, as principal officers.
   
The APC boss, according to the source, had allegedly expressed displeasure over the election and reportedly drew the attention of the new Council area boss, Hon. Chima Ekumankama, who allegedly cancelled the election and called for the group’s disbandment.
  
Governor David Umahi had already ordered immediate arrest and prosecution of Chief Emegha and candidate for Afikpo North/Afikpo South Federal Constituency, Chief Eni Uduma Chima for their roles in the crisis.
  
Umahi, who gave the directive during an assessment of the level of damage in the area, directed the Commissioner of Police to arrest all those connected with the carnage and ensure they face justice.
 
He further announced suspension of all social gatherings in Edda until normalcy returns,  urging the Commissioner of Police to beef-up security in the area to forestall further breakdown of law and order.
 
Spokesperson for the Command, Chris Anyanwu, in a statement, said yesterday, that investigation has commenced in  a case of murder, arson and malicious damage to properties belonging to government and individuals.