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Thousands of residents of Amasiri community in Afikpo local government area of Ebonyi State were seen in the early hours of Wednesday fleeing their homes with their luggages and personal belongings, following the expiration of a 72-hour ultimatum issued by the state government.


The ultimatum directed the community to produce the severed heads of three persons killed during an attack on Okporojo community in Oso Edda, Edda Local Government Area, allegedly carried away by suspected Amasiri assailants.

Our correspondent, who monitored the development, observed that women, children, and elderly residents were among those leaving, while many men and youths reportedly remained behind to safeguard their homes and property from possible looting.

It would be recalled that the Ebonyi State Government on Monday issued the 72-hour directive, demanding that the community also return four persons allegedly abducted in Okporojo village.

The government further directed Amasiri to produce the severed head of Mr. Augustine Ite from Akpoha in Afikpo LGA, who was reportedly abducted, killed, and buried in a shallow grave within the community.

Governor Francis Nwifuru announced the ultimatum while briefing journalists after a high-level security meeting at the New Government House, Centenary City, Abakaliki, the state capital.

The meeting was attended by service chiefs, members of the State Founding Fathers, the Elders Council, stakeholders from Amasiri and Okporojo communities, and leaders from Afikpo and Edda LGAs.

The governor warned that failure to comply with the directive within the stipulated timeframe would attract more stringent government action against the community.

In a social media post, an indigene of Amasiri described the situation as alarming.

“The situation in Amasiri has taken a new dimension this morning. Thousands of our indigenes are fleeing their homes, fearing government action after the 72-hour ultimatum expires. Many have sought refuge in Afikpo town, while others have fled to Cross River State. Our community is gradually becoming a ghost town. We need help,” the post read.

Some residents who spoke to journalists said they fled to avoid possible reprisals and the anticipated government crackdown.

A nursing mother, Charity, said residents had endured hardship, hunger, and restricted movement for over a week.

“Those suffering are innocent people. The perpetrators have fled into the bushes or left the community. The government should go after the masterminds. Our children are paying for the actions of a few individuals,” she said.

According to residents, schools, churches, and markets have remained closed for over a week, while movement within and outside the community has been heavily restricted. Many families are reportedly running out of food supplies.

Some residents have relocated their families to Afikpo town, leading to a surge in demand and rising accommodation costs. Others without relatives outside the community remain trapped, uncertain about what lies ahead.

A businessman from Abia State, Mr. Chimaobi Kalu, appealed to the state government to consider non-indigenes with businesses in the area, noting that commercial activities have been shut down for over a week.

“Many of us are considering relocating our businesses to other towns. I have already moved my family to Abia State. I am only staying back to protect my shop from possible looting,” he said.

Kalu added that while security agencies, including the military, have maintained patrols in the area, the prevailing hunger and tension pose risks of unrest.

Residents collectively appealed to Governor Nwifuru, the Founding Fathers, and the Elders Council to temper justice with mercy and focus efforts on apprehending those directly responsible for the violence.

As of the time of filing this report, the Ebonyi State Government had not issued any additional directive, with the 72-hour ultimatum expected to expire later tonight.

Source: https://dailypost.ng/2026/02/11/72-hours-ultimatum-amasiri-residents-flee-community-urge-ebonyi-govt-to-unravel-cause-of-attack

Unrest everywhere…
No where is truly save

If them see Fulani na run

MondayJaparians... Why run ?

What are they scared of ? They should stand toe to toe.

Nna mehn!!!!

Give us electronic transmission and watched Tinubu kick out of Aso rock b4 12 noon on election day for

It is well…. My dear reader complete the statement for me

This is sad and bad. Take care of your home ,Una nor hear

Community conflict, i blame the state government the most.

may their souls rest in peace and may peace be restored to the affected communities.

MartinCorridon:
MondayJaparians... Why run ?

What are they scared of ? They should stand toe to toe.

Nna mehn!!!!

Save yourself from embarrassment and read the news in details first, you just rushed to comment out of hatred...

Talkisneeded:
Unrest everywhere…
No where is truly save

Ebonyi state own worst, Ebonyi is known for communal crises like this.
Ezza dey fight izzi, izzi dey fight ikwo, mgbo dey fight Ezza now na Amasiri done start.

Wanton killing everywhere and everyday in Nigeria. We've just become cannibals?

saintbillion:
Give us electronic transmission and watched Tinubu kick out of Aso rock b4 12 noon on election day for

E transmission of results is the easiest to rig my dear.

Who and who on fight

Who and who on the run🏃🏿‍♀️

God come to our rescue

Dog eat dog. Family matters.

From all angles of reality, I don't think humans are designed to enjoy peace for long, right from the day of creation, it has always been one conflict or the other. If world end now, none will be left with a positive memory...

Chai. 3 days kwa. Na wa ooooo

manuelkel:
E transmission of results is the easiest to rig my dear.

Then let the Senate pass the bill without any clause.

Wetin dey happen ?. Na cult.fight

saintbillion:
Then let the Senate pass the bill without any clause.

That's their own business, if they like they should pass it or leave it.
All I know is that, ‘What goes around comes around.’

Instead of creating tension in that region by the foolish governor, while can't he other a comprehensive investigation into the murder of the innocent guy?

Land dispute induced fight. Too bad!

manuelkel:
Ebonyi state own worst, Ebonyi is known for communal crises like this.
Ezza dey fight izzi, izzi dey fight ikwo, mgbo dey fight Ezza now na Amasiri done start.

All these fights are because of land o.

Thr APC government in the state is irresponsible for giving such ultimatum to the community instead of involving the security personels to fish out the people that committed the wicked act on an innocent farmer .

This APC politicians talks without first using there brans.

spencekat:
All these fights are because of land o.

These ones na brothers dey fight brothers for land oo.
I forgot to mention their land clashes and disputes with Cross River, Benue, Enugu (iha-amufu) and Abia state.

Abokiijebu:
Instead of creating tension in that region by the foolish governor, while can't he other a comprehensive investigation into the murder of the innocent guy?

Our leaders react without reasoning fess. I'm not surprised .

So sad. Let the government visit them with full force. He who kills by the sword ⚔️ dies by the sword 🗡️.

In all, let there be peace.

For the sake of the innocent ones, please let there be peace. The culprit shouldn't be allowed to get away with their crimes as well.

Abakiliki people carry one kind curse of killing and violence from the origin I don’t know who placed that on them? They are abstract from their Igbo brothers

Wahala,mtchew.....on top a meagre 5 plot of land!

manuelkel:
Ebonyi state own worst, Ebonyi is known for communal crises like this.
Ezza dey fight izzi, izzi dey fight ikwo, mgbo dey fight Ezza now na Amasiri done start.

Is umuleri and aguleri in Ebonyi state?