The people of Nyemoni Iwo-Ama, popularly known as Abonnema Wharf Community in Port Harcourt, have denied allegations that they attacked members of the Rumuwoji community.
In a statement, the Secretary of the Abonnema Wharf Community, Alabo Moses Benibo, described the claims as false, baseless, and intended to mislead the public. He explained that the long-standing land ownership dispute between both communities has been in court for years.
Benibo further alleged that it was, in fact, members of the Rumuwoji community—backed by officers from the Mile One Police Division—who launched an attack on residents of Abonnema Wharf, leaving several people injured.
Supporting the position, the Community Development Committee (CDC) Chairman, Konteinbo-Ofori Amachree, and another community leader, Longjohn Danabo Oscar, dismissed the allegations as laughable. They insisted that the disputed land rightfully belongs to the Kalabari people.
Some injured residents who spoke to journalists appealed to the Rivers State Government and security agencies to urgently intervene, ensure justice, and restore lasting peace between the two communities.
