Monday, January 20, 2025 - Several lives were lost, and at least ten houses destroyed beyond recognition in Ndieguzu Agalegu Omege community, located in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.
It was gathered that many people were injured after persons suspected to
be hoodlums attacked the community.
The crisis allegedly erupted between the people of Omege Agalagu and
Ukwuinyima.
Details of what led to the clashes are still sketchy but a source in the
community said the crisis is as a result of a fight that happened in November
2024 when they buried one woman that was allegedly raped and killed.
“More than 10 houses and property worth
millions of naira have been burnt to ashes. The government needs to do
something,” the source said.
The spokesperson said the police is maintaining order in the area and
has also launched an investigation.
Commissioner for Information in Ebonyi State, Jude Chikadibia Okpor,
said the Command is aware of the incident and is doing its best to control the
crisis.
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