The family members of one Mr John Ekpono of Agharoza, Iboko, in Izzi Local Government Area of Ebonyi State have been rendered homeless by Youth in the state.
It was a scene of tears and agony as their houses and farmlands were destroyed by some youths in the area following a revelation by a certain man of God that accused them of being evil.
It was gathered that all this started when a cleric made a revelation that Mr John Ekpono and others were responsible for the backwardness and other calamities befalling the community.
Convinced by the revelation, some youths in the area went on a rampage, burning down Ekpono’s houses, farmlands, and other valuables, accusing him of being evil.
The victim’s son, Mr Chijioke Ekpono, who narrated their ordeal, stated that the masterminds have concluded plans to attack his family members.
He explained that the villagers organised a crusade in the village, and the Chairman of Izzi Local Government Area sent security operatives to disrupt the program because no official permission was taken from the local government by the organisers.
Chijioke further disclosed that he challenged the organisers of the crusade because his father’s name was mentioned as one of those responsible for evil practices in the community, which led to the burning of their family properties.
“They have concluded that we were the ones who sent security agencies and accused us of being against the pastor’s coming to call out names of evildoers.
“Agharoza village members rallied, conspired, and destroyed everything that my father laboured for in life. They burnt down our houses, destroyed our farmlands, and many other things too numerous to mention. May God come to our rescue,” he said.
The chairman of Izzi Local Government Area, Barrister Stephen Emenike Nwakpu, confirmed the incident, describing it as uncalled for and barbaric.
Nwakpu stated that so far, no fewer than 30 persons behind the arson have been arrested, arraigned, and remanded in Abakaliki custodial centre, while others are still at large.
Regarding the resettlement of the victims, the local government chairman said efforts are being made to ensure proper conditions for the victims.
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