Nwifuru avoids to mention the shepherds, blames the “foreigners” for the deadly attack in Ebonyi

Governor Francisc Nwifuru in the state of Ebonyi asked the people of Amagu village, Nkalaha, the local administration area of ​​Ishielu in the state of the state to remain calm after an attack by shepherds suspected on Sunday.

Police confirmed that 10 people were killed and houses destroyed in attack.

Premium times previously reported The way the shipowners suspected that they were pastors attacked the village of Amagu in the local administration area of ​​Ishielu in the state, killing residents and burning houses in the early hours of Sunday.

It is believed that the incident is a reprisal following the killing of cattle belonging to the shepherds in the area.

“I didn’t kill their cows. The cows were killed by the members of the Eastern Security network in the forest, ”said a source that informed this newspaper that a Pentecostal pastor was among those killed.

Gov Nwifuru speaks

In a statement issued by the spokesman, Monday, Monday, at Abakaliki, Mr. Nwifuru condemned the attack, which he described as a blatant disobedience to the holiness of human life.

In his observations, the governor avoided mentioning the shepherds, but claimed that the “foreigners” were behind the attack.

“The attack on innocent citizens is not the first in the area and has become a source of concern for the government and the state people.

“This government, which is determined to ensure the life and properties of our people, will take decisive measures to reveal the circumstances behind the attack,” said the governor.

“I urge people to avoid reprisals, because the government will reach the root of the problem,” he added.

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The governor said that Ebonyi people are very hospitable and asked why such attacks at regular intervals should appear.

“Our people are very accommodating, but strangers should not take advantage of their calm to unleash the terror on them.

“I guided the security agencies to fully mobilize in the area to bring the situation under control.

“My thoughts and prayers are with people at this time difficult and I assure you that you will not be left alone.

“The authors will certainly be brought to the book,” the governor assured.

(Nan)