₦airaland Forum

At least 10 people have been killed in a brutal attack by suspected gunmen on Amagu village in Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. The suspected herders also selectively burned houses and destroyed properties valued at millions of naira in the community.

The incident happened on Sunday.

According to the state police command spokesperson, Joshua Ukandu, security operatives recovered 10 bodies after the attack. Ukandu stated that the police are currently investigating the incident, and normalcy has returned to the area.

“Several houses were also burnt selectively in the area, and other properties destroyed. Upon receipt of the information, we drafted police operatives to the area.

“We are currently investigating the incident while normalcy has returned to the area,” the PPRO stated. “We also recovered 10 corpses from the area. At the moment, our personnel are there, and normalcy is returning to the area,” Ukandu added.

Eyewitnesses reported that the attackers, armed with cutlasses and guns, launched the attack in the early hours of Sunday. The Chairperson of Ishielu LGA, Mrs. Ifeoma Agwu, confirmed that authorities are still evacuating bodies and assessing the full extent of the casualties.

Former Ebonyi State University Academic Staff Union of Universities (EBSU-ASUU) Chairman, Prof. Ndubuisi Idenyi, a resident of the community, described the attack as tragic. “My village, Amegu Nkalaha, was attacked today by herdsmen. Many have been killed, and houses have been razed. What a black Sunday!” he lamented. Prof. Idenyi noted that the casualty count could increase as security agencies and local authorities intensify recovery efforts, especially in farmlands.

The attack has sent shockwaves through the community, and authorities are working to restore peace and order.

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EmperorCaesar:



SE has 100000 issues, discussing Sharia matters online isnt one

My heart is with the victims family

dukechilezie:
Negative news like these were always making headlines when PMB was in power. Conspiracy theorists were always asserting these mauruders were always having their way because their ethnic man was the President. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is now the President and these same herders are still killing and destroying the property of those they feel they can attack. May God help Nigerian. 🇳🇬

adicius:
Expect more sad sad news from the sad east. Troublesome region

Slytiger:
https://saharareporters.com/2025/02/03/10-killed-houses-burnt-gunmen-attack-ebonyi-community

SmartPolician:
Despite all the chaos that Fulani marauders were causing in the country, Dave Umahi was busy selling lands to them. Now, he's no longer the governor and his people are paying the price.

osuofia2:
IZZI AND EZA CRISIS

adicius:
Expect more sad sad news from the sad east. Troublesome region

xband:
I passed that Amagu three days ago when heading to Onueke, Ezza South for a burial.

My condolence are with the people of Amagu.

osuofia2:
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