It was a dark Thursday yesterday in Adazi Nnukwu as the community helplessly committed to mother earth 12 of its citizens mowed down in Mubi, Adamawa State on December 28, 2011 and January 6, 2012 by the Islamic sect, Boko Haram.

Sorrow, agony and anger was written visibly on the faces of the thousands of citizens whose tears surged like flood as the caskets bearing the remains of the 12 victims were laid at the St Andrews’ Catholic Church, Adazi Nnukwu field for funeral mass.

The victims buried yesterday which included 35 year-old Mrs Ukamaka Aforka who until her murder was a staff of federal Polytechnic, Mubi are, 42 years old Mr Amaechi Onwukaike, 16 year old Obinna Okoye Akukwe, 52 year old Mr. Osita Aforka, 45 year old Mr. Uchenna Okpala and 48 year old Mr. Ugochukwu Ezenwekwe.

Others were 62 year old John Obiakonwa, 49 year old Mr. Patrick Aghachi, 35 year old Mr. Job Mgbemena, 56 year old Mr. Bede Anagbado, 47 year old Simeon Asor and 54 year old Mr. Sunday Okoye.
By 8am the church field venue was already filled with people for the mass slated for 10am and security operatives had a herculean task controlling the crowd, majority of who were in all black attires.

Governor Peter Obi, the leader of Movement for the Actualisation of the Sovereign State of Biafra (MASSOB) Chief Ralph Uwazuruike, All Progressive Grand Alliance (APGA) National Chairman, Chief Victor Umeh and Hon Uche Ekwunife led other Anambrarians and Ndigbo to the burial.
In his homily at the mass attended by over 100 priests, the Catholic Bishop of Awka, Most Rev. Paulinus C. Ezeokafor warned that “enough is enough” of the senseless killing of innocent Nigerians especially Ndigbo, insisting that human life is sacred and must be respected.

He said, “We are gathered here with heavy hearts to commend into the Lord’s hands, 12 victims of senseless acts of violence that took place at Mubi, Adamawa State. Law abiding citizens of Nigeria, going about their legitimate businesses, were wantonly cut down by the assassins’ bullet in cold blood. Ten women were instantly made widows; scores of children rendered fatherless; a group of children lost both father and mother and untold hardship visited on countless other dependants whose breadwinners and lifelines were mowed down by those who ascribe to themselves the divine power of deciding who lives and who dies.

“The fact that all these victims are from one community, the Adazi-Nnukwu community, compounds the pain. As the chief shepherd of the flock of God in this diocese, I have come to condole with the families who lost their loved ones and with the entire Adazi- Nnukwu community for this great loss. I have come to mourn and pray with you for the repose of our brethren and to reflect with you, in the light of the Gospel, on the recent events in our country.

“Most countries in the world contend with natural disasters that take lives and damage properties. In Nigeria, what we face are mostly human disasters: human beings killing and maiming others for absolutely no just cause. The present human disaster in Nigeria is Boko Haram, an Islamic sect who claimed responsibility for the Christmas day bombing of St Theresa’s Church Madalla, Niger State, in which over 30 persons were killed and scores wounded. People who gathered to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ saw their joy turned into sorrow by reckless and lawless agents of hate and destruction. On Friday, January 20, 2012 the same group pulled off a coordinated bombing campaign in Kano which sent over 180 innocent Nigerians to their untimely death. We recall similar incidents of senseless killing in Borno, Bauchi, Kaduna, and Plateau States of Northern Nigeria.

“Faced with the events of the recent past, we are compelled to ask: when will all these barbaric, inhuman and animalistic behaviours end? What does the future hold for our dear country Nigeria? Who will save this country from an impending doom if the Boko Haram menace is not addressed decisively and very soon too? Where are our elected leaders into whose hands we have freely surrendered our live and properties? What are the security agencies doing to end this cycle of violence? Let our leaders and those entrusted with the security of the lives and properties of Nigerians remember that there continued failure in this regard will surely attract the wrath of God.

“Enough is enough! We cannot continue like this! Human life is sacred and must be respected. It is our responsibility to nurture and defend life and not to destroy it. Those charged with security in the land have to act fast to prevent the senseless shedding of human blood and the spread of pain, misery and hardship”.
In his speech at the funeral mass Governor Obi condemned the killing of his subjects who live in Mubi but urged the people to maintain peace.

He announced government scholarship for the children of the victims and N 1 million for each of the victims’ families as an initial package, just as he announced Adamawa State government’s initial package of N 1 million each for the victim families. Obi further said, “Though this affected many communities, Adazi-Nnukwu was the worst hit by the present unnecessary murder in a country that is supposed to always give protection to all of us. This murder diminishes our humanity. This indeed is a season of anomie.

“I am aware that some people have tried to compare this sad turn of events with what happened during the Nigeria civil war (1966-1967). I disagree. As opposed to what was the case in the wake of the Civil War, the Federal Government of today is responsive to the situation. At the same time, we should cast our eyes back to senseless killing in the past in countries like Sudan, Rwanda, Somali and Democratic Republic of Congo, among others. In all of these cases, the people only ended up diminishing their humanity and lowering their status as countries in the comity of nations. The same fate awaits us if we do not stop the present unwarranted killings.

“As we bury these brothers and sisters of ours, let us bear in mind that what their families need today is love, compassion and understanding. I have been informed of the difficulties some of their people encounter owing to the ugly situation. I assure them that the Anambra State Government will continue to assist them wherever she is supposed to do so. The victims were later buried at the church burial ground where again their family members especially wives and children cried their hearts out


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And some senseless people are begging and negotiating of amnesty with this bastard R.I.P victims,

So bad

RIP in peace friends. If ‎‎​I loose my believe in every other thing one thing ‎‎​I am very sure of is judgment.

its really sad dat our quiet community suffered dis great loss . RIP my brodas n sistas.

My heart is very heavy, but I cant go and start murdering innocent northerners who are just as innocent as these my beloveth brethren murdered by boko harem in the name of their god. . . . I hope the whole world is watching this!! God will avenge for us!!
Chukwu bi n'igwe bia biko nulu alili umu gi,mkpu akwa fa na anya mmili fa. . .obi agbawaam!!

So sad. One day they will pay for their sins.

Goodluck is dulling me, Pass this order: shoot any of these idots at sight, that is all.

You people have forgotten the directive by OnlyTruth to refrian from posting today. . RIP to the victims.

Nigeria need to be dismantle period

All of a sudden I just lost my mom and dad! oh God! this will be the worst thing ever to happen to me, I cant imagined that talkmore of in nigeria where one cant survive without working parent. May jugdement be upon those bk and their supporters even online supporters! non shall see peace!


RIP (especially that 16yr old guy)

RIP! May the Lord grant you peace!

R.I.P. May their gentle souls rest in peace.

Alu emeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! Ebeeeeoooooooooo! Umu nnem anaa n'ike! R.I.P brothers and sisters.

May souls rest in perfect peace, Bh God will punish u all

God in heaven definately wil console dem and bring judgment upon their killers.

If there is any justice in our africa.                                                                                                                                                                                                                 If there is any justice in nigeria.                                                                                                                                                                                                                     If there is any justice in my neighbourhood.                                                                                                                                                                                                 Then , i swear we will be, why wouldnt we be?                                                                                    R.I.P TO ALL THE INNOCENT VICTIMS OF ISLAMIC JIHAD.

May their souls rest in peace and may their loved ones be comforted

Rest in peace to all the innocent victims.

May their soul rest in peace.

R.I.P TO ALL OF THEM. AND MAY GOD HELP US IN THIS COUNTRY & FIGHT BOKO HARAM MEMBERS FOR US IN JESUS NAME AMEN.

For the sake of transparency, below is a rough translation of the sentences written in the Igbo language:

NRI PRIEST:

Chukwu bi n'igwe bia biko nulu alili umu gi,mkpu akwa fa na anya mmili fa. . .obi agbawaam!!

God in heaven, please come and hear the cries of your children, their cries and their tears. . .my heart is broken!!

sleekcm:

Alu emeeeeeeeeeee!!!!!!! Ebeeeeoooooooooo! Umu nnem anaa n'ike! R.I.P brothers and sisters.

An abomination has occurred. My brethren have died violently.

freecocoa:

Well chukwu ka na adi ndu,he'll surely deal with those devils,ka mkpuru obi fa na n' udo, ifea bu ife nwute,anya mmiri juru mu anya. Umunne'm kasie nu.

Well, God is still alive. . . May their souls rest in peace, this is a thing of sadness, my eyes are filled with tears. My brethren, take heart.

RIP Brethren!

Psalm 64:

Hear me, my God, as I voice my complaint;
  protect my life from the threat of the enemy.

2 Hide me from the conspiracy of the wicked,
  from the plots of evildoers.
3 They sharpen their tongues like swords
  and aim cruel words like deadly arrows.
4 They shoot from ambush at the innocent;
  they shoot suddenly, without fear.

5 They encourage each other in evil plans,
  they talk about hiding their snares;
  they say, “Who will see it[b]?”
6 They plot injustice and say,
  “We have devised a perfect plan!”
  Surely the human mind and heart are cunning.

7 But God will shoot them with his arrows;
  they will suddenly be struck down.
8 He will turn their own tongues against them
  and bring them to ruin;
  all who see them will shake their heads in scorn.
9 All people will fear;
  they will proclaim the works of God
  and ponder what he has done.

10 The righteous will rejoice in the LORD
  and take refuge in him;
  all the upright in heart will glory in him!

ka chukwu kwuo ndi nile aka ha adighi ucha ugwu olu. Ndi nile kwafulu obara, otu a ka aganesi akwafu obara n'ezi n'ulo fa ogenile rue mgbe ha ga-ada n'ala rio chukwu mgbahala.

rip beloved biafrans

The media reported only the southerner burial,what about the northerners burial,they make it look as if it a fight between northerners and southerners.if nigeria brakes today or war brakes out,the media will be part of the course.this is not supporting BH#shame on u BH

shame to all those who take but cannot create life. RIP fallen fellow country men and woman. God will protect and provide for your loved ones and dependants. Closed caskets and tear drops

lakesider:

The media reported only the southerner burial,what about the northerners burial,they make it look as if it a fight between northerners and southerners.if nigeria brakes today or war brakes out,the media will be part of the course.this is not supporting BH#shame on u BH

Shvt d fvck up and lets deal with this first, if you symphatize with the dead northerners, then you can go up north and buy them caskets, are they not supposed to point fingers and mention names, are the idiots killing ghosts, how difficult is it for you to say RIP and move the hell on

And I remember one man from my village always saying: "Oh God, continue to be silent o". I have nothing to say than to ask God: 'Are you seeing all this? Are you still God? I know you are God, but can you be silent at this kind of act?

Killing of Ibos is no more news in this country! Mr. 1600 what are doing?