Where is the current Oyi Local government Chairman? Where are the current NDU chairpersons? Where is the Igwe of Nteje ? What
have they done, or doing to nip in the bud or quell down the communal clash cum blood bath brewing in Ifite- Nteje community of Oyi Local government area, in Anambra state.

Scores of promising Nteje youth have lost their lives in the fresh clash between the Ifite youth , and the Iruatu/Orukabi faction, of the same youth, Who now call themselves- Ifite- Ogidi or Ogolo group .

Recently, as though hell was imported from
underground to Nteje, the loud bang of gun fire raids the quiet air of Ifite- Nteje . Uncertainty hangs heavy like a roof, over ifite-Nteje .

People are trapped in their homes, commercial
activity is almost at a halt, farmers are scared to go
to their farmlands. School children; too terrified, as
they walk to school.

The frenzy battle between the two aforementioned
parties, has snatched scores of potential youth.
These victims, where shot dead, like animals in a
hunting game, by their fellow towns-men, over land
disputes. To imagine the pains and trauma, the
family members of these dead young men are
passing through, is haunting.

Also,how we shaded every loving fiber of humanity
in us, to descend so low, to this soulless beasts,
would take ages to explain. The thought of young
men dutifully fighting battles they don't really
understand clearly beats ones imagination.

Since I was born,now I am getting old, this is the
first I am seeing this ugly incidents unfolding in
Ifite-Nteje .

Nteje people are known all over the world, as
peace-loving, welcoming, kind, tolerating, creative, hard-working industrious people.

We slay and shine as long as good reputation is
concerned. We are not known for violence; it is not
in our makeup.

This kind of archaic land battles is not what our
youth ought to channel their energy on, in this
contemporary age and time. We rather should, busy
ourselves, with creative thoughts and works, that
would bring about lasting developments and
towering progress for us and our great town.

In human history, dialogues, has proven to be very
much potent, in curing the sickness of human
differences, than violence. Violence creates room
for more violence, which may lead to regrettable
loses.

Now is indeed trying times in our town. But, We
can overcome these trials, if, we open our arms,
and embrace dialogue, to settle whatever
disagreement we are engaged in ... Yes, we can!
Once again, I am using this medium, to call on
those in authority- ndi onu ruru n'okwu- the
government, traditional rulers, well meaning sons
and daughters of Nteje , to come to the aid of Ifite-
Nteje community, and Nteje in general, to decisively
and objectively, deal with this land disputes issues
that has been rocking our boat and has been
threatening our co-existence for some time now.

Also, am appealing to young Nteje men like me,
who are the lead actors, in these conflicts; whose
emotions are flaring up, to come to calm, give room
for peace;it is priceless. This is not the time to
point fingers and blame, not the time to play victim,
now is the time to take responsibility for our lives
and our home; to organize our knowledge for the
stability of our collective existence. Nteje has come
of age.

Those who lost somebody, Ndonu! Two wrongs, as
said, can never equal a right.

For our families- Ndi anyi Vulu n'anya- For posterity,
for the greater interest of Nteje, let us not throw
away the baby with the bath water, because of what we were told, or what had happened.
Let us not allow the enemies of Nteje to throw
parties and rejoice over us.

Finally, Nteje is our HOME, given to us by our
Creator,to build and maintain. What do we stand to
gain if we sacrifice our home in the filthy alter of
selfish interests? Let's not let it be our story.
Let's build our home.

Let's build a united NTEJE.
Let's give peace and progress a chance.
Together, let's tell a great story of our home.
Daalunu!

LET'S BUILD OUR HOME written by Obidike .C. Michael.

Source:http://mediagists..is/2017/03/ifite-nteje-iruatu-orukabi-latest-clash.html?m=1

Rest in peace.