Obeagu is Under Assault; A call for security Concern and Immediate Intervention

In the night of Thursday 13th October, 2022, Obeagu Community in Ishielu Local government of Ebonyi State, a peace loving and hospitable people of Igboesa clan (my own community) wasassaulted by enemies of humanity and criminal elements; resulting to loss of life and others still in captivity of the perpetrators of this heinous crime.

2. This is coming barely a year after a horrendous attack on Igboesa clan and particularly at egedegede which led to a worrisome death toll and destruction of properties worth hundreds of millions of Naira. It was an attack which attracted both state and national concerns and had the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and federal government delegation paying a fact finding visit to the most affected area. It is heart-breaking to further note that those who were grievously affected by this attack are still counting their loses and mourning the untimely gruesome killing of their loved ones.

3. It is sad to know that there appears to be a protracted ugly trend of security breaches in and around Egedegede/Eha-Amufu road and its environs, resulting to a serious internal security concerns by locals and communities within the area. And this calls for joint efforts from all security operatives, national, state and various local authorities.

 

4. While vehemently condemning this unruly and despicable act, I also wish to commend in part, the efforts of the Nigerian police and the local government council chairman, and especially, the organized youth body and local vigilante group for a united front in curtailing this mishap.

 

5. I, further wish to call for more commensurate preventive efforts from all security agencies, stakeholders, relevant government and community leaders, to ensure an end to this constant ugly security trend. 

 

6. To my peace loving and hospitable people of Obeagu, I wish to let you know that I am not ignorant of the growing despair, worries and enormous concerns over the security of your lives and properties during my engagement with you at both group and individual levels. But, be rest assured that I will stop at nothing in making sure that this kind of man made affliction will never repeat itself again. And God willing, through your usual support, our shared aspiration and journey to the Green Chamber of the National Assembly shall prevail and it will empower me with stronger and more compelling voice and delegated authority to provide more succour and social support services to the affected homes and families, and to ensure an effectual preventive measures that will see an end to the reoccurrence of this ugly incident. 

 

7. Similarly, I wish to convey my deep sympathy and condolences to the entire Obeagu Community, Igboesa clan and Ishielu L.G.A, especially, the homes and families that were mostly affected by this gruesome killings and heinous crime.

 

May the Lord bless our land!

Sincerely, 

 

Dr. Obinna Johnson NWACHUKWU

Member Hopeful, Ezza North/Ishielu Federal Constituency EBONYI STATE.