More than two thousand indigenes of Ezza and Izza in Effium communities of Ebonyi State have fled to Benue state to take refuge in some communities in Ado local government area of the state, following a communal crisis.

The Supervisory Councilor for Education, Youths and Sports in Ado local government area of the state, Mr. Attah Ede, who confirmed the development, said since the arrival of the migrants, there have been growing apprehension across the host communities.

He said many of the people displaced who are women and children, including the elderly are taking refuge in Inikiri, Odeke, and Udabasi communities in Ado local government area of Benue state as a result of the killings and the wanton destruction of property.

Mr Attah further said that the chairman of the local government council, Mr James Oche had already alerted security agents including troops of Operation Whirl Stroke (OPWS) who have been deployed to the area to avert any possible break down of law and order in and around the host communities.

He said the council chairman, James Oche had informed troops of OPWS, who have since cordoned off the communities sharing a common boundary with Ebonyi State so that those causing trouble in their state would not cross over to Benue.

Mr Atta, also said the supervisory councillor from Igumale ward ll where the IDPs are camped is already making tents for the victims, however, added that the crisis in Ebonyi state has nothing to do with Benue.

He called on both state and federal governments to deploy more security personnel to Ado LGA to tackle the incessant security situation in the area.