Scores killed as terror herdsmen go berserk in Abia community

Scores have been reportedly killed in some communities of Isuochi in Umunnochi local government of Abia State following attacks by terror herdsmen.

The unfortunate incident was confirmed by the Commissioner for Information, Okey Kanu on Monday.

While briefing newsmen at the Government House in Umuahia after the State Executive Council meeting chaired by Governor Alex Otti, Okey Kanu described the situation as “serious” but assured the general public that the government was fully mobilizing its security apparatus.

“There have been some security breaches in the Umunneochi area of the state, leading to some fatalities,” Kanu said. “The state’s security agencies have been put on full alert as the government will leave no stone unturned in addressing these breaches.”

Though, Okey Kanu who was silent on the casualty figures assured that the state government would not leave any stone unturned in activating its entire security architecture to tackle the problem.

Moreover, this incident is reminiscent of similar attacks experienced in neighbouring Enugu State, where suspected Fulani herdsmen have been wreaking havoc on communities.

In a recent attack in Agu-Amed Autonomous community in Eha-Amufu, Isi-Uzu local government area of Enugu State, at least seven residents were killed, and two others are still missing.

The attack, which occurred on Sunday around 4:30pm, has left residents in shock and fear.

Diaspora Digital Media understand that the assailants were dropped from helicopters that also hovered over the community until after the attack.

“Currently, there’s uncertainty in my community. Armed Fulani herdsmen invaded Agu-Amed Autonomous Community on Sunday evening. They killed seven people; we have recovered their bodies in a savagery manner and two are still missing,” a resident, Osita Ogenyi, said.

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