It was all tears at Ukpabi, Nimbo, in Uzo-Uwani local
government area of Enugu state, following the visit of Governor Ifeanyi
Ugwuanyi on Tuesday, April 26. Governor Ugwuanyi reportedly could not hold back
his tears as he tried console the bereaved people.
He was in the company of Enugu State commissioner of police, Mr Nwodibo Ekechukwu, the GOC 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, as well as the Enugu State commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC).
The Governor, thereafter,
declared a two-day fasting and prayer in the state, asking residents to commit
the situation into God’s hand. The visit coincided with the recovery of one
more dead resident, who was slaughtered by the herdsmen.
There were many survivors,
with varying degrees of injuries. They are said to be currently receiving
treatment in different hospitals in Nsukka. The rampage at the agrarian
community in Enugu state left about forty-eight members of the community
killed. Over 60 houses and shops were set ablaze by the invading herdsmen.
About 56 injured residents are
said to be receiving treatment at hospitals in Nsukka. Sources reveal that the
attack came two days after a security report hinted of an impending attack by
Fulani herdsmen in the area. Below are more photos from the Governors visit.
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