Ebonyi Police Command has confirmed the clash between its officers and soldiers from the Nigerian Army Cantonment, Nkwagu, near Abakaliki.

Police Public Relations Officer, George Okafor, confirmed this in Abakaliki, saying the matter had been resolved amicably.

According to him, the clash is unfortunate and efforts have been made by the two agencies to forestall such occurrences in future.

Okafor, a Deputy Superintendent of Police, urged the public not to panic over the development but be assured of their safety at all times.

Okafor, who declined further comments on the issue, also failed to confirm whether police officers involved in the clash sustained injuries.

An eye witness, who spoke on the condition of anonymity, said the incident occurred at No. 1, Water Works road, Abakaliki.

According to the witness, who is a security agent, the police officers called the Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS) on phone and immediately they stormed the scene, one of them slapped a soldier.