The youth wing of Ohanaeze Ndigbo has alleged that its directorate of intelligence alerted Governor Francis Nwifuru of Ebonyi State of the impeding attack by suspected Fulani herdsmen, four days before they struck at Amegu Nkalaha community, in the lshielu Local Government Area of the state.
The incident which took place on February 2, 2025, claimed scores of lives, while property worth millions of naira were destroyed.
Ohanaeze’s claims is contained in a statement issued on Tuesday, by the National President of Ohanaeze Youth wing, Comrade Igboayaka Igboayaka.
Igboayaka advised Gov. Nwifuru to be proactive in stopping further attacks, warning that the Fulani herdsmen are expanding their presence in the state, and as such pose a security threat that may lead to further loss of lives in Ebonyi State.
“Unfortunately, we have governors in the South East, who are perceived as uncooperative regarding insecurity, demonstrating a lackadaisical attitude which has led to frequent incidents of killings, kidnapping, banditry, and arson in the South East.
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“Evidently, Governor Francis Nwifuru has been ineffective in ensuring the safety of lives and properties in Ebonyi, raising concerns about his capacity, ability, and dedication to resolving the Fulani herdsmen violence in Ebonyi State.
“We trust that Governor Francis Nwifuru and his team will carefully examine the various locations mentioned in the Ohanaeze Youth Council press statement issued at Abakiliki on 29th January, 2025.
“In the press statement, the Ohanaeze Youth Council proposed a solution to the insecurity in Ebonyi State, and we anticipate a responsible and responsive government to act promptly without delay or procrastination,” it said.
The Ohanaeze youth wing condemned a press statement released by the President of the state chapter of Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Justice Chibuzora Okoha, purportedly in support of Gov. Nwifuru administration.
