There is a renewed land dispute between Aguleri and Umuleri, both in Anambra East local government area, with a 95-year old man, Elder Nnake Chibuzo leading his Ikenga Umueri community in a protest against Aguleri.

The two communities have been engaged in a protracted land dispute that led to the loss of hundreds of lives and property worth millions of naira 20 years ago.

Umuleri people, under the umbrella of Ikenga Umueri Progressive Union (IUPU) accused their neighbours of taking advantage of the government in power to coarse it into changing its identity and ancient ancestral route because their brother is the governor of the state.

The state government had on January 16, 2021,instituted a panel of inquiry to find immediate and remote causes of the crisis and identify, determine and demarcate the boundaries between both communities.

The panel reportedly handed over function to traditional rulers of both communities who were members of the panel. The monarchs later came up with resolutions, which the aggrieved community was not comfortable with.

Chairman of the union, Chief Frank Ibegbunam said the entire resolutions of the Council of Traditional Rulers were rejected by the town as none of its members, aside from him, was part of the
negotiations.

He alleged that their monarch, Sir Ben Emeka acted unilaterally without the consent and approval of the people of the community and rightful owners of the land and urged the boundary committee and the state government to discountenance the said resolution.

He called on both federal and state governments to ensure the implement the white paper and court judgement for peace to be restored in the area.

Ibegbunam said: “This matter has been a torn on our flesh and torture to our brains. We had thought the governor, who is almost eight years in office, would have addressed this matter earlier than now.

“When the panel was set up, we were happy, thinking it would be fair and firm in view of the caliber of its members. But we lost confidence in the process when politics came into it. Even the five monarchs couldn’t intervene. Instead, we saw a stampede playing out.

“It’s unfortunate that we have not got a government that has the willpower to address the matter. Despite our documentary evidence to prove ownership of our property, our neighbors use a game plan to change our identity.”

“The implementation of a white paper concerning the matter will bring everlasting peace to both communities.

Government should also prevail on our representative in the National Assembly and other money bags in our local government to stop causing problems between us.”

https://www.vanguardngr.com/2021/07/anambra-aguleri-umuleri-in-renewed-boundary-dispute/
mynd44

Are the two communities not suppose to resolve issues amicably without resorting to loss of lives and destruction if properties?
With the state government panel, a truce should be reached with all parties fully carried along.

Aguleri and umuleri people always acting like Hausa people, I still don't believe they're igbos,they dont behave like one .they could actually be igalas as we're rightly told

There's just something about land that makes people fight and die for it. Attached to it is pride, glory, honour, and the natural resources on the land.

Land is the most contentious source of conflict in Nigeria and rightly so too.

This people again? I remember back then in my primary school days the only news on radio then was Aguleri /Umuleri crisis. Another popular one was Ife/Modakeke.

Them take fight swear for those people?

I'm not sure they are Igbos.

IGALAS are hell bent on reclaiming their ancestral LANDS from IGBO setlers in Anambra.

Ikwerelastborn:
Aguleri and umuleri people always acting like Hausa people, I still don't believe they're igbos,they dont behave like one .they could actually be igalas as we're rightly told

The fight is between IGALAS and IGBOS.

kokoA:
This people again? I remember back then in my primary school days the only news on radio then was Aguleri /Umuleri crisis. Another popular one was Ife/Modakeke.

Ife/Modakeke war originally isn't about Land.
Nah some kind Of superiority and control

Almaigaa:


The fight is between IGALAS and IGBOS.

What tribe are you

Ikwerelastborn:

What tribe are you

Igbo.

Almaigaa:


Igbo.

I dont think so, because you seem to be an igbo hater and divider ,which state and local government are you from?

Ikwerelastborn:

I dont think so, because you seem to be an igbo hater and divider ,which state and local government are you from?

I'm from Ohafia in Ohafia local Government Area of Abia State

Almaigaa:


I'm from Ohafia in Ohafia local Government Area of Abia State

Where in Ohafia ?

OnyeOlokoro:

Where in Ohafia ?

From Nkporo, Okwe Ezeaja Iwoo Ancient Kingdom .

Almaigaa:


From Nkporo, Okwe Ezeaja Iwoo Ancient Kingdom .

nkporo in iragbiji osun state abi

Almaigaa:


I'm from Ohafia in Ohafia local Government Area of Abia State

Lol,i thought you were even from a better state, I didn't even know is a shithole state.Besides ohafia people are not even igbos, you are more of ibibio and efik mixture with igbo neighbours like Arochukwu and Edda people. Other igbos can't even understand your dialect ,is it not true?

Ikwerelastborn:
Aguleri and umuleri people always acting like Hausa people, I still don't believe they're igbos,they dont behave like one .they could actually be igalas as we're rightly told

of course they are igala seeking to take back their land from you

Ikwerelastborn:

Lol,i thought you were even from a better state, I didn't even know is a shithole state.Besides ohafia people are not even igbos, you are more of ibibio and efik mixture with igbo neighbours like Arochukwu and Edda people. Other igbos can't even understand your dialect ,is it not true?

Hmmm. This is the reason why I've decided that, I WILL NEVER BE PART OF YOUR BIAFRA. I'm relocating to the NORTH where I'll enjoy peace, safety and security.

Almaigaa:



Hmmm. This is the reason why I've decided that, I WILL NEVER BE PART OF YOUR BIAFRA. I'm relocating to the NORTH where I'll enjoy peace, safety and security.

Kee kwanu k'osi gbasam, ichókwanu Ije na nke ndi ibibio bu umunne unu