Hoodlums masquerading as unknown gunmen have reportedly taken over communities in Igbo-Eze North and South local government areas of Enugu State, with some demanding ‘protection’ levies from hapless members of the communities. The affected communities are Aguibeje, Iyi Onu, Umuida, and Umuopu in Igbo-Eze North as well as Unadu, Alor Agu, and Itchi communities in Igbo-Eze South.
The affected communities are Aguibeje, Iyi Onu, Umuida, and Umuopu in Igbo-Eze North as well as Unadu, Alor Agu, and Itchi communities in Igbo-Eze South.
According to the source, most of the leaders of such cult members are commissioners or people who hold various political positions in the state."Some of these criminals have been used during previous elections but were dumped shortly after. It is not news that some of the criminals were members of cult groups that some of their leaders are in government," the source said.