The Idima Autonomous Community in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State has petitioned Governor Francis Nwifuru, alleging fresh attacks by the Ndukwe Amasiri community in Afikpo Local Government Area of the state.
President General of Idima Edda Community, Comrade Nkama Agha made the call on Friday, in Abakaliki, while briefing journalists on the recent attack by suspected warriors from Amasiri against the people of Okporojo, Idima community.
He said the latest attack resulted in the death of six people, including a pregnant woman and her little child, just as valuable properties worth millions of naira were destroyed.
Agha recalled that one of the six victims of the attack, hailed from Afikpo, identifying him as Abagha Chukwu from Ukpa in Afikpo Local Government Area, but was a resident of Okporojo until his untimely death.
The Idima community president general further alleged that the latest attack is not the first, disclosing that Amasiri people had invaded Okporojo on February 6, 2023.
He further appealed to Gov. Nwifuru to urgently intervene to prevent further killings and bring the perpetrators of this heinous act to book to ensure lasting peace in the area.
He said: “We the people of Okorojo in Idima Autonomous Community in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State condemn this unfortunate attack launched by the Amasiri against our people.
“This attack which consumed the lives of our people, the Okorojo innocent citizens, including a pregnant woman and her little child, and even a resident in our community who came from Ukpa in Afikpo Local Government Area were murdered by the Amasiri warlords last Saturday, April 5, 2025.
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“As this seemed to be not enough, the Amasiri militia has continued to launch attacks, destroying property worth millions of naira in the Okporojo community just because of the land dispute.
“Remember that on February 6, 2023, the people of Amasiri invaded Okporojo and abducted our harmless people including Oko Agwu Ama, Dick Ama Oduko, and David Oko Arusi, who were working and searching for their green pastures in their farms and up till date, we have not seen them returned home, we don’t know whether they are still alive or dead.”
“After the abduction, the Amasiri militia came to Okorojo Edda Village, started destroying our properties, and even beheaded one Chima Orji in our village. The said Chima Orji was buried without his head after his death as a result of the unfortunate invasion launched by the Amasiri warlords against our people.
“On this note, we appeal to Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State to urgently swing into action to stop this attack against our people, by ensuring issues lingering over the disputed land are settled to save the lives and properties of innocent citizens.”
