₦airaland Forum

The remains of 11 indigenes of Ebonyi State, who were killed at Ogbuoji in Orumba Local Government Area of Anambra State on May 30, 2025, have been laid to rest.

The state governor, Francis Nwifuru, expressed deep grief as the government bade them farewell on Thursday with a Holy Mass at Unity Square, Abakaliki.

Nwifuru, visibly moved, described the killings as barbaric, heartbreaking, and a monumental loss not only to the bereaved families but also to the entire Ebonyi people.

He lamented that the victims, whom he described as industrious sons and daughters, had merely gone in search of legitimate means of livelihood but were cut down in their prime by mindless attackers.

“I am in pain because these were innocent citizens who had no quarrel with anyone, yet their lives were brutally terminated. Ebonyi State mourns with heavy hearts today,” the governor said.

The interment, held amidst tears and sorrow, drew top government officials, community leaders, clergy, and sympathisers who came to pay their last respects.

Nwifuru reassured the bereaved families that his administration, in collaboration with relevant authorities, would ensure justice while also supporting them to rebuild their lives.

He further called for unity, vigilance, and fervent prayers against insecurity across the South-East and Nigeria at large.

In his remarks, the Commissioner for Information and State Orientation, Ikeuwa Omebeh, consoled the families, commended Governor Nwifuru for granting the deceased a state burial, and prayed for divine comfort for the bereaved and the entire state.

Also speaking, the Commissioner for Health, Dr Moses Ekuma, announced that the state government would provide financial support to each of the bereaved families, ranging between five million and ten million naira, to enable them to start businesses and cushion the impact of their painful loss

chiiraq802:
Rip to the deceased......my heart goes out to there families....

Bt i don't understand why some Igbos don't see Ebonyi state people as Igbo too. nawao!!

yarimo:
Peter obi and oby ezekwesili won't react oo because it in anambra state south east Nigeria

omooba05:
When you're done killing yourselves,i will see how many of you will remain to vote for peter obi in 2027.

Amudeneogu:
Please what concern Peter Obi and Oby Ezekwsiri in this case, I hate nonsense please.

Amudeneogu:
Please what concern Peter Obi and Oby Ezekwsiri in this case, I hate nonsense please.

yarimo:
Peter obi and oby ezekwesili won't react oo because it in anambra state south east Nigeria

Depriest2020:
Please take note that the killings were carried out by Ebonyians against themselves in other to stop the said meeting from holding.

This was according to the chairman of the meeting who was amongst the survivors of the attack, his testimony was what calmed the tension between Anambra and Ebonyi.

The said meeting was called for, to condemn the activities of some bad eggs amongst them, causing problems for them peaceful and hard working ones, living and doing legit work in the state.

Apparently this didn't go down well with the said bad eggs, who stormed the meeting venue demanding for the chairman before opening fire. Please kindly search for the said interview of the survivors.

yarimo:
Peter obi and oby ezekwesili won't react oo because it in anambra state south east Nigeria

wediehere1:
this guys needs to be invited by the security officers
I think he knew about this killing

Depriest2020:
And you're blind to see where I said it was a statement by the chairman of the said meeting, who was shot but survived.

Mabuggi88:
Keep shut, they reacted.

This was an evil act perpetrated by them but you don't have to say untrue things.
I'm from Ebonyi and you don't attack Anambra more than we do

yarimo:
Peter obi and oby ezekwesili won't react oo because it in anambra state south east Nigeria

wediehere1:
good
You will take the police officer to that chairman

Depriest2020:
Well, I will be at FCID Abuja by 10:00am, 1st floor R28. Will be waiting.

wediehere1:
they are Agbotikuyo
They do react to the issues outside southeast