Suspected warlords, yesterday, beheaded two persons, abducted seven others, including women, and set five houses ablaze.
The incident happened in Ikachi village at the Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Council of Ebonyi State. The incident happened in Ikachi village at the Akparata area of Effium in Ohaukwu Local Council of Ebonyi State.
“The deceased are: Obinna Aje, 19, and Ogenyi Abowu, 78. This latest attack is in addition to Ezza warriors’ attack on Effium Urban last Sunday, May 12, where one Mrs Cecelia Omah was killed and her head severed. Confirming the attack, spokesperson for Ebonyi State Police Command, ASP Ukandu Joshua, said the command has launched an investigation into the matter. He said there was a detachment of security agencies in the crisis area, adding that they have done well in safeguarding the place.
A man said to be in his 50s has reportedly died at a bar located along the Lagos-Abeokuta expressway.The owner of the bar reported at Elere Police Division on May 15, that at about 6:16 p.m., the same day, a male customer whose name and address remained unknown The wife of Enugu State governor, Nkechinyere Mbah, has launched a tree-planting initiative in Nkanu, raising awareness about the urgency of addressing climate change, as well as its impact on local communities and families.
Dr James Agena Effium Community Ezza Warriors
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