A HISTORY OF IGALA-IGBO BORDERLINE CONFLICT IN OFANTE COMMUNITY IN OLAMABORO LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA KOGI STATE, 1965-2005

Numerous works exist on borderline conflict in several parts of Nigeria.However,the focus of this study is on Igala-lgbo conflict in ofante and igogoro areas of kogi and Enugu state between 1965 and 2005. This study has examined the nature, causes, dimensions, origin and perspectives of the conflict in the two local communities of kogi and Enugu state. This study adopts the historical and descriptive writing. The study utilized oral and written sources in the process of writing this research. The study reveals that the conflict between the igala and igbo in the two regions has had devastating effects of the two areas. These effects of the conflict have been political, economic and social. The study concludes that borderline conflicts in ofante and igogoro areas of kogi and Enugu state between 1965 and 2005 has led to death,displacement and loss of lives and properties. In addition, this study also emphasize that,despite the dispute between both communities, there was an intervention by the government to manage resolution between them which brought a lasting solution to the community and they are living in unity and harmony up till today.