…Threatens gov’s re-election bid
Uche Onyema, Owerri
The Movement for the Actualization of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) in seeking for justice for the victims of suspected herdsmen attack in Ikpakpara, Agamede in Eha-Amufu, Isuzo Local Government Area of Enugu State, has threatened the State Governor, Peter Mbah, to address the recurring killings or forget his second term ambition.
Leader of the pro-Biafra group, Uchenna Madu, in a statement he released to newsmen in Owerri on Friday, recalled the killing of farmers and natives of Ikpakpara, Agamede in Eha-Amufu , Isiuzo Local Government Area of Enugu State recently by suspected herders.
While condemning the act, Madu called on the Enugu State Governor, Peter Mbah, to jettison politics and personal ambition of his re-election and seek for a lasting peace in the communities attacked.
He said: “We demand for justice and accountability, we must protect the vulnerable communities and ensure the safety of our people.
“This incident has sparked outrage, highlighting ongoing security concerns of the activities of Fulani terrorist herdsmen in the South-East region.
“It is reflecting the broader grievances of affected communities who seek peace and justice in the face of violence.
“Governor Peter Mbah should not neglect his primary duty as a governor, he should protect the innocent farmers and villagers from attacks by armed Fulani terrorist herdsmen.”
MASSOB however advised the governor that the lives of members of the communities should be paramount if he is desirous of a second term.
He added that the herders’ attacks highlight the ongoing tension of insecurity in Nigeria, particularly in regions he described as farming communities.
