Ike Nnachi, Abakaliki
The Governor of Ebonyi State, Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru, has condemned the attack on the people of Amagu-Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area by suspected Fulani herdsmen.
Ikengaonline had reported how the attack which was carried out in the early hours of Sunday led to loss of lives and destruction of property worth millions of Naira.
The governor in a statement by his Media Aide, Monday Uzor, was quoted as expressing sadness over the incident.
“I am saddened to learn about the attack on the people of Nkalaha of Ishielu Local Government Area which led to the death of innocent citizens of the State. The attack is a flagrant disregard to the sanctity of human life.
“The attack which is not the first in the area is worrisome and a source of concern to the government and people of the State.
“However, as a government which is determined to secure our people by protecting lives and property, we shall take decisive steps to unravel the circumstances behind the attack,” he said.
The Governor appealed to indigens of the area to remain calm and avoid reprisal attack assuring that government will get to the root of the matter.
He noted that Ebonyi people are very hospitable and wondered why such attacks on regular intervals.
“Our people are very accommodating, but strangers should not take advantage of their calmness to unleash terror on them,” the Governor warned.
The Governor directed security agencies to mobilise fully to the area to bring the situation under control. He also commiserated with the families of the victims.
“My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult moment, but be assured that you will not be left alone and that the perpetrators will be brought to book.”
Police: Ten persons killed in the attack
The Police in the state has said that 10 persons were killed in the attack.
Spokesperson of the Police in the state, Joshua Ukandu stated this on Modnay.
He noted that the attackers seemed to choose specific houses to burn down.
“Presently, the area is calm; we got information that the community was attacked, and immediately police operatives went to the location,” Ukandu said.
“Upon arrival, we saw that houses were burnt selectively. We also recovered 10 corpses from that area. At the moment our personnel are there, and normalcy is returning to the area.”
“I cannot confirm the cause of the attack. But we are currently investigating to ascertain the cause of the attack,” he said.
