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The Nzuko Edda General Assembly has called on the Ebonyi State Government and the security agencies to swiftly apprehend and prosecute suspected Amasiri warlords involved in the recent attack on Okporojo community in Edda Local Government Area.
The Assembly made the demand following an emergency meeting of traditional rulers, village chiefs, and town union Presidents from Edda’s autonomous communities and 72 villages, held under the auspices of Nzuko Edda General Assembly at Osisioma Playground, Edda.
The meeting responded to what it described as unprovoked violence that claimed several lives and destroyed properties.
Reading a communiqué, His Royal Highness Ezeogo Charles Azuenya, Owu XII of Ebunwana Edda, lamented the persistent attacks on villages in Idima Autonomous Community, including Okporojo, Akanto, Ozara-Oko-Ugwu, Nde-Oko, and Amaiyima.
“Our people can no longer remain silent while lives, homes, and dignity are being systematically destroyed. The situation has reached a critical point,” Azuenya said.
He alleged that over 75 indigenes of Edda communities have been killed in the past three years, with dozens of homes burnt and entire villages displaced.
The latest invasion of Okporojo on January 29, 2026, marked a dangerous escalation, resulting in fresh killings, abductions, and destruction of the community.
“At least four indigenes were brutally murdered in their homes, while three were reportedly beheaded. This level of cruelty is unacceptable and must not go unanswered,” he stated.
The monarch acknowledged Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s efforts in promoting peace but accused the Amasiri community of disregarding government directives.
The assembly appealed to the state government to deploy security personnel, rebuild destroyed communities, resettle displaced residents, and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
“The recent invasion of Okporojo village on 29th January, 2026, resulting in further killings, abductions, and the complete destruction of Okporojo village, is a clear and further escalation of hostilities that cannot go unanswered.
“Despite the State Governor’s personal interventions and calls for peace, Amasiri has displayed a blatant disregard for government directives. Their defiance not only undermines the authority of government but also places the safety and security of Edda Clan, especially Edda villages in Idima autonomous community in jeopardy.
“This naked impunity and violence has created a climate of skepticism on the minds of our people as to what has become of the good intentions of government about our people. Let it once again be known tha Edda has, indeed, exercised maximum restraint out of our respect for rule of law and government. Edda Clan and indeed our villages in Idima autonomous Community can no longer live in the shadow of constant killings and threats.
“We implore the government of Ebonyi State to take decisive and immediate actions to: Protect Okporojo and other villages in Idima autonomous Community;
“Rebuild and resettle the displaced people of Okporojo and other villages rendered homeless and driven away by Amasiri people from their ancestral homes. Government should come to the immediate rescue of the displaced people of Okporojo;
“Ensure the safety of our people and provide necessary security measures to prevent further attacks; hold perpetrators accountable by implementing strict measures against those responsible for the violence, including the initiation of legal proceedings against members of the Amasiri militia and their leaders,” the Assembly stated.
The President General of Oso Edda Development Union, Mr. Ama Eba Eme, described the incident as horrific, urging authorities to restore peace.
“We appeal to the government and security agencies to act fast. Our people deserve safety, justice, and the opportunity to return to their homes,” Eme said.
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