ABKALIKI—Suspected herdsmen have reportedly invaded Amegu Nkalaha Community in Ishielu Local Government Area, of Ebonyi State and killed scores of residents, with many others escaping with various degrees of injuries.
News gathered that the number of casualties could not be ascertained at the press time but the suspected herdsmen invaded the community with cutlasses and gun killing many and destroying houses.
The Chairman of Ishielu LGA, Mrs. Ifeoma Agwu said the causality figure was yet to be ascertained as evacuation of dead bodies were still ongoing and deposited at the mortuary.
“We are taking the victims’ bodies to the mortuary right now. I cannot talk much on it now. We will give more details later”, she said.
A member of the community and former EBSU ASUU chairman Prof Ndubuisi Idenyi who confirmed the attack said, “My Village Amegu Nkalaha was attacked today by herdsmen.
“Many have been killed and houses razed, what a black Sunday!”
Prof Idenyi said the herdsmen attacked the community in the early hours of Sunday, killing and injuring unconfirmed number of people as well as burning down houses.
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The State Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO), DSP Joshua Ukandu when contacted on incident said he was not aware of the incident and promised to revert.
By Damilola Adeleke| 3rd February, 2025
Adeleke Damilola (ACTION) is a versatile content writer with expertise in news writing and a seasoned media professional and broadcast specialist. Currently serving as News Editor for DNews Info, Damilola is also the CEO of the ACTION brand, committed to shaping lives and establishing a legacy of excellence for present and future generations.
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