ABSTRACT
This research is aimed at investigating the causes of intraÂethnic group agitations and conflict in the contemporary society, with a focus on yakurr local government area of Cross River State. The focal point is on the 2016 conflict between Mkpani and Nko communities that have continue to reoccur for several years. The study tries to unveil the background to ethnic conflict in Nigeria, causes of intra-ethnic conflict in Mkpani and Nko, the impact of the conflict on the community in the areas of political, economic, agriculture and food security. To gather information for the purpose of this research project, the use of interview method was used. The study discovered that land dispute is the main cause of the conflict between Mkpani and Nko. It also reveals that intra- communal conflict is a product of historical antecedent. Therefore, government, policy makers, administrators and Non-governmental organizations should create a wide bufferÂzone between the boundaries of Mkpani and Nko communities in order to prevent further conflict from occurring.
CHAPTER ONE
INTRODUCTION
1.1 Background of the Study
Warfare is inherently destructive of sustainable developmental projects. Communities in Yakurr have witnessed several intra-ethnic conflict over a period of time. This conflict led to destruction of both human and material goods.
Conflict, generally is a reality of socials relations. Conflict at any level arise from divergence of interests, desires, goals, values and aspirations in the competition for resources to meet imposing demands on social life in a defined socio-physical environment (Otite, 2001).
As a matter of fact, man in a socio-physical environment lives in continuous process of dependence and interdependence which often produce contradictions and conflicts.
