Federal Lawmaker Visits Akuhufu Inyimegu Ikwo Over Recent Killings, Awards Scholarship
Onyekachi Ben
The Member Representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency, Comrade Chinedu Ogah condoled with the people of Akuhufu Inyimegu in Ikwo Council over the killings of about seven persons by suspected individuals from Ekpaomaka community.
The Federal Lawmaker warned the community against reprisal attack but assured the perpetrators must be brought to book to face the full wrath of the law
He emphasized the importance of reciprocating Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s peace and development initiatives by remaining law-abiding citizens.
The Commissioner for Border Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr. Donatus Ilang, commended the community for their restraint and pledged the state government’s commitment to investigating the incident thoroughly.
The Chairman of Akuhufu Inyimegu, Evangelist James Ogadah, had earlier alleged that the seven individuals were killed while going about their daily activities and appealed to the state government to intervene and ensure justice.
Community leaders, including Prince David Onuenyim, Mr. Nwabueze Victor, and Mrs. Grace Onuenyim, described the incident as one of the worst in their history and thanked Comrade Ogah for his support during their time of grief.
Comrade Ogah later provided relief materials, including rice and cash, to the affected families and the village.
Comrade Ogah announced a 10 million Naira donation for the construction of a secondary school in the area and pledged to award a scholarship to one of the deceased’s children, a second-year student at Ebonyi State University.
