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Ebonyi Governor, Francis Nwifuru
By our correspondent
The Ishinkwo-Ukawu Autonomous Community in Onicha Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has alleged five of its indigenes are missing following an “armed invasion” from their neighbouring Abaomege Community.
Their disappearance is said to have brought tears, anguish and a call for serious intervention for the community.
In a statement on Wednesday by Spokesman of Ishinkwo-Ukawu Community Development Union (ICDU) Worldwide, Agunkwo Mahakwe the names of the missing persons as Mr. Ali Una, Mr. Oketa Mgbada, Mr. Obo Ekuma, Nwite Oga and Mrs. Agnes Alo Nwijaga.
According to him, on July 3, 2023, the neighbouring Abaomege Community invaded their community in day light killing and maimed people of Ishinkwo while military men at Abaomege military check point watched.
The statement quoted a native of Ishinkwo-Ukawu community who said he narrowly escaped the invaders expressed sadness on the level of carnage meted on his kits and kin.
Equally, a resident of Abaomege, Mr. Onyebuchi Eze (aka) Delaw Eze on his Facebook account posted a video at the heat of the attack where he expressed shock in the fact that the military personnel stationed in Abaomege Junction were unable to intervene during the attack.
Their inability to respond adequately to protect the community is a matter of great concern.
According to the statement, the Ebonyi State Government is fully aware of the grave situation and has already initiated measures through the immediate past administration of Governor Dave Umahi where both warring communities were asked to steer clear of the disputed land.
The statement urged the Governor, Francis Nwifuru to restore order and prevent further unwarranted attacks.It also called for a comprehensive investigation to unravel the identify of the perpetrators behind this attack and bring them to justice.
They called on the government to come to their aid through provision of palliatives and medical aid to ameliorate the anguish and pain that the Ishinkwo people are experiencing at the moment.
