Follow Us on Google
From Uchenna Inya, Abakaliki
The Nzuko Edda General Assembly, an umbrella body of Edda, Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has revealed that the area has lost over 75 persons since three years in the crisis between the people of Amasiri and Oso Edda in Afikpo Local Government Area and Edda Local Government Area of the state.
The people made the disclosure against the backdrop of the beheading of four people in Okporojo, Oso Edda a few days ago by suspected warlords.
At an emergency meeting, yesterday, the Assembly called on the state government and security agencies to swiftly apprehend and prosecute those behind the carnage.
Reading a communiqué after the meeting, the traditional ruler of Ebunwana Edda, Charles Azuenya, lamented the persistent attacks on villages in Idima Autonomous community, including Okporojo, Akanto, Ozara-Oko-Ugwu, nde-Oko, and Amaiyima by suspected warlords.
“Our people can no longer remain silent while lives, homes, and dignity are being systematically destroyed. The situation has reached a critical point,” Azuenya said.
He alleged that over 75 indigenes of Edda communities have been killed in the past three years, with dozens of homes burnt and entire villages displaced.
“At least four indigenes were brutally murdered in their homes, while three were reportedly beheaded. This level of cruelty is unacceptable and must not go unanswered,” he stated.
The monarch acknowledged Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s efforts in promoting peace but accused the Amasiri community of disregarding government directives.
The assembly appealed to the state government to deploy security personnel, rebuild destroyed communities, resettle displaced residents, and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
“The recent invasion of Okporojo village on January 29, 2026, resulting in further killings, abductions, and the complete destruction of Okporojo village, is a clear and further escalation of hostilities that cannot go unanswered.
Other News
“At least four indigenes of Okporojo and Ogiri were brutally killed in their homes with three of them beheaded by Amasiri people. Amasiri, again, rejoiced home with the heads of three sons of Edda, perhaps, as trophies they have won”.
“Despite the state governor’s personal interventions and calls for peace, Amasiri has displayed a blatant disregard for government directives. Their defiance not only undermines the authority of government but, also, places the safety and security of Edda Clan, especially Edda villages in Idima autonomous community, in jeopardy”.
“This naked impunity and violence has created a climate of skepticism on the minds of our people as to what has become of the good intentions of the government about our people.
“Let it once again be known that Edda has, indeed, exercised maximum restraint out of our respect for rule of law and government. Edda Clan and, indeed, our villages in Idima autonomous Community, can no longer live in the shadow of constant killings and threats”.
“We implore the government of Ebonyi State to take decisive and immediate actions to: Protect Okporojo and other villages in Idima autonomous Community;
“Rebuild and resettle the displaced people of Okporojo and other villages rendered homeless and driven away by Amasiri people from their ancestral homes. Government should come to the immediate rescue of the displaced people of Okporojo;
“Ensure the safety of our people and provide necessary security measures to prevent further attacks;.
Hold perpetrators accountable by implementing strict measures against those responsible for the violence, including the initiation of legal proceedings against members of the Amasiri militia and their leaders” the Assembly stated.
The President General of Oso Edda Development Union, Mr. Ama Eba Eme, described the incident as horrific, urging authorities to restore peace.
“We appeal to the government and security agencies to act fast. Our people deserve safety, justice, and the opportunity to return to their homes,” Eme said.
