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defiant Obosi crowd unwilling to vacate the disputed land. This incident highlighted the deep-rooted animosities and complex social ties between the
Onitsha and Obosi communities, as well as the broader implications for land ownership and regional politics in southeastern Nigeria during this period. Despite the violence, there were also instances of inter-community relationships, underscoring the intricate web of familial and social connections that both fueled and occasionally tempered the conflicts.
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Onitsha police and Obosi residents, resulting in deaths, injuries, and widespread unrest. The police, armed and prepared for confrontation, faced a
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