After 20 years in exile, Cross River community seeks security cover for return

After two decades of displacement, residents of the Ebijakara community in Cross River State have appealed to the state government for security cover to facilitate their return. Despite peace efforts, residents remain scattered and require security assurances before returning. Community leaders have notified the government of their intention to return on April 15, 2026, while highlighting unresolved land disputes as ongoing issues.