Nwifuru condemns Ebonyi herdsmen attack as disregard for human life

Governor of Ebonyi State Francis Nwifuru has described the attack on Amagu, Nkalaha community in Ishielu Local Government Area of the state by armed herdsmen as a flagrant disregard for the sanctity of human life.

The attack, which occurred on Sunday, led to the loss of over ten lives, with properties worth millions of naira destroyed.

Nwifuru, who expressed sadness over the attack, lamented that it was not the first time armed herdsmen had attacked the community and killed its people.

“I am saddened to learn about the attack on the people of Nkalaha in Ishielu Local Government Area, which led to the death of innocent citizens of the state.

“The attack is a flagrant disregard for the sanctity of human life. The fact that this is not the first attack in the area is worrisome and a source of concern to the government and people of the state.

“However, as a government determined to secure our people by protecting lives and property, we shall take decisive steps to unravel the circumstances behind the attack,” he said.

The governor appealed to indigenes of the area to remain calm and avoid reprisal attacks, assuring them that the government would get to the root of the matter.

He described the people of the state as very hospitable and wondered why such attacks occurred at regular intervals.

“Our people are very accommodating, but strangers should not take advantage of their calmness to unleash terror on them,” the governor warned.

He directed security agencies to mobilise fully to the area to bring the situation under control.

He commiserated with the families of the victims.

My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult moment, but be assured that you will not be left alone and that the perpetrators will be brought to book,” he said.