The attackers who have been roaming the area since Saturday last week looted and destroyed household items including ox-ploughs, and solar panels among other items saying that the occupants were illegal in the area.
The residents especially men from the villages of Juka, Wee-Yoo in Kal Acut, and Junction say that they have abandoned their homes and fled to the bushes or homes of relatives for fear of being arrested by security personnel or attacked by their counterparts the Madi tribesmen of Adjumani district.
Ocaya was arrested on Monday evening at around 5 p.m from Apaa Trading Centre while on his way to his home in Wee-Yoo Sub Village and taken to Adjumani district aboard the police patrol vehicle.
Anthony Akol, the APG Chairperson emphasized that the joint meeting has given Government 14 days to resolve the Apaa land conflict or else they go camp there to show solidarity with the community.
Olanya's arrest follows fights between the Acholi and Madi communities over the ownership and control of Zoka C village, resulting in the death of one person, Edward Idro, 34, on September 19.
Wilson Acuma, the Coordinator of Local Council 1 Chairpersons in Apaa reported that a new group of Madi people invaded their villages this morning seeking to avenge the death of their militants.
Wilson Acuma, the Coordinator of Local Council I Chairpersons in Apaa says the attackers are part of a larger group of Madi people who are being incited by their political leaders to evict the Acholi community through violence.
Anthony Ocaya, the Apaa Township LC II Chairperson told URN that a scuffle ensued after security rejected the demands by traders prompting residents to pelt them with stones claiming that they were segregating between the Acholis and Madi.