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The incident, which occurred at a suburb, Nchatacha-Nike in Enugu East Local Government Area of Enugu State, caused total gridlock as youths from the area blocked traffic on the Enugu-Abakaliki highway.
President General of Nchatancha-Nike community Mr Kingsley Anike said:
“She (the deceased) went to farm yesterday (Wednesday) within the hours of 2 and 6 in the evening, and she was attacked. Later in the evening, when we expected her home, she didn’t come back. We started searching for her throughout the night and this morning (Thursday), there was an expanded search team.
“It wasn’t really a distant farm, it is a nearby farm because people are not leaving far from the location. So, we saw her corpse and on getting there we saw her undies were torn apart, lying by the side; she sustained stabbing on her hands and at the back of her neck and she is dead already.
“We called the police, who have visited the scene and took photo shots of the whole situation. The body has been deposited in the mortuary.”
Enugu police spokesman Ebere Amaraizu said the police received report of the incident and that the Commissioner of Police, Suleiman Balarabe, has ordered a full scale investigation.
He also confirmed that the corpse of the woman has been deposited at the mortuary of the Annunciation Hospital for autopsy.
Happening now: A woman was reportedly raped killed by the Fulanis at Nike Enugu.
This one ain't a Reverend but a poor, peace, loving woman who was a farmer.
She was raped and killed by the Fulani in d farm at nchatancha Nike today..
The people are mourning, angry and bittered. Enugu is a safe place but gruesome murder and killings by these sects is on d rise in Enugu state.
This is happening now and the people are protesting.... Enugu state is no more in d hands of God, now for Fulani hand ooo.
The respondents were crying when Chiesosblog got to the scene. They were pleading with the government to step in................
"Your excellency Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi it has happened again by the Fulanis. This one ain't a Reverend but a poor, peace, loving woman who was a farmer.
You are in charge of Securities and protection of lives and properties in Enugu, this is getting out of hand."
Pls share ooooo. Nke a pugo n'ihe ozo.
#Enugustategovernmentsitup
From: Eye Witness Report
…As Enugu Catholic Diocese lauds gov’s efforts on security
Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State on Tuesday, joined Bishop Callistus Onaga of the Catholic Diocese of Enugu and other members of the clergy to bid the late Rev. Fr. Paul Offu farewell as he was laid to rest at the Holy Ghost Cathedral, Enugu, after a burial Mass.
Rev. Fr. Offu, who was the Parish Priest of St. James the Greater Parish, Ugbawka, Nkanu East Local Government Area, was killed by hoodlums on August 1, 2019 along Ihe-Agbudu road in Awgu Local Government Area.
Gov. Ugwuanyi had immediately after the unfortunate incident summoned an emergency meeting with all the heads of security agencies in the state, and other relevant stakeholders, where they condemned the dastardly act and took decisive measures with the aim of apprehending the culprits and enhancing the security of the state. Two of the suspected killers of the priest have been arrested.
Rising from the meeting, the governor, security agencies, religious leaders and other stakeholders pledged to fish out culprits and agreed on air surveillance of the affected areas, review of state’s security architecture, ban on illegal possession of arms, engagement of the services of Forest Guards and strengthening of the Neighborhood Watch groups in the state, among others.
A few days after, Gov. Ugwuanyi held a crucial meeting with the Vigilante/Neighborhood Watch groups in the 17 local government areas of the state and resolved to overhaul their structure for maximum effectiveness. Other decisions taken were the employment of 1,700 Forest Guards comprising 100 persons per LGA; presentation of an Anti-Kidnapping Bill to the State Assembly as an Executive Bill; payment of 5,200 Vigilante/Neighborhood Watch personnel comprising 20 persons per ward and immediate review of the Enugu State Neighborhood Watch Law 2006.
In furtherance of the above, the governor made repeated visits to identified thick forests along Enugu-Port Harcourt Expressway in Awgu Local Government, which served as hideouts for kidnappers and other criminal elements, ordering an intensive clearing of bushes around the areas.
Gov. Ugwuanyi also paid unscheduled visits, on several occasions, to Agbudu Community in Awgu LGA, security checkpoints along Four Corner-Ozalla-Udi road and Udi forest, where he had interactions with the policemen on duty and some villagers, respectively, among other interventions.
Speaking at late Rev. Fr. Offu’s Burial Mass, Bishop Onaga, who prayed for the repose of his soul and the fortitude for members of his family to bear the irreparable loss, appreciated Gov. Ugwuanyi for the efforts his administration has made so far to enhance the security architecture of the state.
The bishop applauded the governor for the involvement of clerics in the Neighborhood Watch in the state, saying: “Your Excellency, thank you so much. You are a father. We are praying for you; you are our own. We shall continue to work with you”.
Describing the security challenges as a national issue, Bishop Onaga maintained that “everybody should be involved” adding that “Priests will use their spiritual power and influence to control them”.
In his oration, Rev. Fr. Sylvester Nwodo, who described late Fr. Offu as a cheerful, gentle and peace-loving priest, also expressed the satisfaction of the church towards the measures being put in place by Gov. Ugwuanyi’s administration to strengthen the security of the state.
Rev. Fr. Nwodo also commended the ongoing recruitment of 1,700 Forest Guards and told the governor that “you have done well. We want you to do more, to see them work”, stressing: “We love you and will continue to love you”.
The Deputy Governor of the state, Hon. Mrs. Cecilia Ezeilo, members of the National and State Assemblies, State PDP Chairman, Hon. Augustine Nnamani, Chairman of Enugu State Council of Traditional Rulers, HRH Igwe Amb. Lawrence Agubuzu, Council Chairmen, were among the dignitaries at the event.
May the soul of Rev. Fr. Paul Offu and all the faithful departed rest in perfect peace, Amen.
The Founder of BETTER DAYS INITIATIVE, ONAGA IKENNA, condemns the public assault on Sen Ike Ekweremadu over the weekend at Nuremberg Germany by IPOB members.
Igbo's are known for respecting our Elders. Such condemnable action on IKEOHA NDIGBO is not part of our Culture as Igbos and doesn't deserve an applause at all.
No matter what their grievances was, it should be channeled to the appropriate authority for immediate attention and resolution. And not to take laws into their hands.
As his name implies, IKEOHA NDIGBO is one of the Political Fathers of Igboland and a well known face at the National Political space of Nigeria.
All of us at BETTER DAYS INITIATIVE commends IKEOHA NDIGBO on the high level of maturity he displayed while handling this condemnable action.
Let's learn to celebrate what we have as NDIGBO.... you don't know the value of what you have until you lose it!!!
SIGNED,
✍... ONAGA IKENNA.
(Founder, BETTER DAYS INITIATIVE).
DEAD bodies of vultures allegedly discovered at Eke-Ihe Market in Awgu local government area of Enugu state has raised concerns among the residents and authorities in the state.
A story that followed the video alleged that the vultures died after a meal of cows.
The police authority however debunked the allegation saying the dead vultures were handiwork of poachers. In a statement by the state police spokesman, Ebere Amaraizu said that the police wishes to inform members of the public that there was no cause for alarm as enquiry conducted by the command revealed that it is the activity of bird hunters(poachers). Amaraizu said the poachers usually mix some concoction with slaughtered animal left overs and faeces with a view to attracting vultures to it and to consume it. “Further information gathered revealed that after consuming it, vultures will be weak and subsequently die for them to go and pick it.
“However, some vultures believed to have taken the concoction of these bird hunters(poachers) fell down in Enugu community market and were not able to be picked on time before the widespread speculations . “The command however wishes to make it clear that it is not emanating from any slaughtered animal for human consumption but rather the activities of mischief makers who want to provoke and cause mayhem in the state . “The commissioner of police enjoins all to be law abiding and go about their normal lawful businesses,” Amaraizu said. Close sources at The community however said they were still investigating if the vultures actually died out of a particular cow allegedly slaughtered in the community and sold at the Eke-Ihe Market.
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Picture One: Enugu State Governor, Rt. Hon. Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi (left) in a handshake with the Senate Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe, during the Thanksgiving Mass to mark the 70th birthday of the latter's elder sister and retired Permanent Secretary, Chief Mrs. Ngozi Uloma Nwankwo (nee Abaribe), held at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Kpirikpiri Abakaliki, Ebonyi State, on Saturday.
Enugu State is in the hands of God. #amokelouis
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