Ebonyi Communal Clash: 75 Killed in Three Years, Edda Community Alleges
The Nzuko Edda General Assembly, an umbrella body of Edda in Edda Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, has disclosed that the community has lost over 75 persons in the past three years in the crisis between the people of Amasiri and Oso Edda in Afikpo Local Government Area and Edda Local Government Area of the state.
The community leaders who revealed this following the recent beheading of four persons in Okporojo, Oso Edda by suspected warlords for Amasiri community.
The Assembly in an emergency called on the state government and security agencies to swiftly apprehend and prosecute those behind the murder.
In a communiqué issued after the meeting, the traditional ruler of Ebunwana Edda, Charles Azuenya, lamented the persistent attacks on villages in Idima autonomous community, including Okporojo, Akanto, Ozara-Oko-Ugwu, Nde-Oko and Amaiyima, by suspected warlords.
He alleged that over 75 indigenes of Edda communities have been killed in the past three years, with dozens of homes burnt and entire villages displaced.
“Our people can no longer remain silent while lives, homes, and dignity are being systematically destroyed. The situation has reached a critical point
“At least four indigenes were brutally murdered in their homes, while three were reportedly beheaded. This level of cruelty is unacceptable and must not go unanswered,” he stated.
The monarch acknowledged Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s efforts in promoting peace but accused the Amasiri community of disregarding government directives.
The Assembly appealed to the state government to deploy security personnel, rebuild destroyed communities, resettle displaced residents and ensure perpetrators are brought to justice.
“The recent invasion of Okporojo village on 29th January, 2026, resulting in further killings, abductions, and the complete destruction of Okporojo village, is a clear and further escalation of hostilities that cannot go unanswered.
“At least four indigenes of Okporojo and Ogiri were brutally killed in their homes with three of them beheaded by Amasiri people. Amasiri, again, rejoiced home with the heads of three sons of Edda, perhaps, as trophies they have won”.
“Despite the State Governor’s personal interventions and calls for peace, Amasiri has displayed a blatant disregard for government directives.
" Their defiance not only undermines the authority of government but also places the safety and security of Edda Clan, especially Edda villages in Idima autonomous community, in jeopardy”Azuenya lamented.
Source; VANGUARD
