Five persons were reportedly beheaded in a land tussle between the villages of Bubuo and Okwabang in Boki local governemt area of Cross River State.
The battle which started Saturday has led to the destruction of many houses and livestock.
A resident stated that three persons from Bubuo were beheaded, while two people from Okwabang were also beheaded.
He said as at Sunday evening many people had fled the area as youths from both communities freely engaged each others with guns and machetes.
He said no police presence has been noticed as both sides are carrying on without any restraint, but Ms Irene Ugbo, the Cross River Police Command spokesman said anti-riot policemen have been sent to the area to restore peace.
