Gov. Umahi Condemns Attack On People Of Egedegede By Alleged Herdsmen; Demands Justice

Governor David Nweze Umahi has condemned the senseless attack on the people of Egedegede in Ishielu Local Government Area of the State by suspected herdsmen.

A statement sent to IGBERE TV by Special Assistant on Media and Publicity said the Governor made the condemnation when he personally visited the Communities on receiving the security information on the matter to ascertain the level of carnages.

The attack which allegedly occured on Monday night led to death of at least 15 residents affecting Nkalaha, Obegu, Amazu, Nkalagu and Umuhuali autonomous Communities.

Governor Umahi experessed sadness over the gruesome murder of defenseless natives by the marauding herders and charged Security Agencies to unravel the perpetrators of the dastardly act and bring them to justice.

"I got a very shocking news this afternoon about the attack on about four communities of Nkalaha, Obegu, Amaezu and Umuhuali in Ishielu local government area of the state by AK-47 wilding herdsmen that came yesterday and killed 15 of members of these communities.

“I remembered that about a year ago, we had incident of killing of two herdsmen within this same location and immediately the security agencies, the local government Chairman and the community leaders all came together to condemn the attack and the killing and we immediately asked the security agencies to fish out the people that did that and they did fish them out and as we talk, they are standing trial in Ebonyi state and the community and security agencies made peace with them.

“And so, it is very shocking that overnight, all the herdsmen in Ishielu local government vaccated the council area which means that the local herdsmen in Ishielu are part of the conspiracy in killing of our people. They vacated despite all efforts my government, the governors of south east and security agencies have been making to protect them.

“We feel so sad that this kind of thing should happen in Ebonyi state, we feel so worried for our country Nigeria and we are short of words.

“Good enough, we have some traces of the sponsors, we have the traces of those who came here. I will not disclose it but I am going to escalate the identities of the people to the highest authorities and we wait to see what they will do but we condemn this attack, it is not only happening in Ebonyi state. If it is allowed to go this way, it is capable of generating very serious civil war among the nation of Nigeria.”

Governor Umahi also appealled to the natives to remain calm and shun reprisal attacks while security agencies swing into action to apprehend the culprits.

“I want to demand from the Security Chiefs to fish out this people because they are well known, they should fish them out let them face the wrath of the law. It has happened in so many places and they were not fished out and that's why this kind of thing is happening.

“I want to appeal to these communities to be assured that we will get them. We have their identities, we have their connections, we have the contact. Please stay calm, don't take laws into your hands, two wrong can never make a right so that you give us the opportunity to fish them out.”

Anago55:
How can people from far away North come down to Ebonyi state in the southeast and kill scores of locals unchallenged and southern leaders are not asking questions

I swear to God I am afraid of this country. I never believed in any of the conspiracy theories but I think the south is surrendered already waiting for a command

Southern leaders are the most useless creatures I have seen in this Earth

OOzz:
Nothing gives these fulani killers the morale to kill more when they know the governor of the state is from their fold; the APC. Check Kaduna, ebonyi, Ogun, Katsina, Borno, yobe, ondo, and host of others

Anago55:
How can people from far away North come down to Ebonyi state in the southeast and kill scores of locals unchallenged and southern leaders are not asking questions

I swear to God I am afraid of this country. I never believed in any of the conspiracy theories but I think the south is surrendered already waiting for a command

Southern leaders are the most useless creatures I have seen in this Earth

Juliusmalema:



Stop calling southern leaders?

What do you mean by southern leaders?..Are you okay?


How are we sure that the killing was done by Herdsmen?


Since last week and last month we have been reading about killings going on Ebonyi..Ezza. effium..ohaukwu .ishielu..afikpo


Just day before today scores were killed and today another?

How is that Herdsmen?...Who are the ones responsible for other killings... Herdsmen also?


If you don't have anything to say then just the hell up.

Juliusmalema:



Stop calling southern leaders?

What do you mean by southern leaders?..Are you okay?


How are we sure that the killing was done by Herdsmen?


Since last week and last month we have been reading about killings going on Ebonyi..Ezza. effium..ohaukwu .ishielu..afikpo


Just day before today scores were killed and today another?

How is that Herdsmen?...Who are the ones responsible for other killings... Herdsmen also?


If you don't have anything to say then just the hell up.

Anago55:
. You saw the governor confirming that indeed Fulani herdsmen carried out the carnage but ofcourse you would want to play the ostrich just to show us your evil agenda against Igbo nation

Osy marshal, stop quoting me please. you don't know how much I despise you

I don't want to be banned again because of you

Emergingnation:
Shut up this fulani man ..

Juliusmalema:


Why didn't same governor of yours confirm people carrying out the other killings?

Or was he blind when those ones were murdered in cold blood?

I don't care about how you despise yourself, we don't share border or cultural history but truth must be stated.


Stop killing yourselves and tag it Fulani.

Anago55:
. Your third paragraph is very interesting. So you finally admit to not being anything related to Igbo.

thanks for your sincerity

Juliusmalema:


Lol, well I owe you or anyone from that estate any explanation..

But we have made it clear that you guys are Hausa fulani with loyalty to the caliphate...Fact.


If not how can you guys be turning your state to killing field..

Supan:
His Excellency Sir, with due respect, if you don't bring them to book immediately and stop these killers forthwith.

We ebonyians promise You, that you will pay with your head and that of your family. You were not elected to play coward. If you can't sacrifice for your people in this horrible period. Respect your family name and resign quietly.

If you like declare prayer and fasting.