By Peoples’ Guide Reporters
Following recent alleged killing of over seven people of Akahufu Inyimagu Ikwo by their sister community, Ekpomaka, The Member Representing Ikwo/Ezza South Federal Constituency at the National Assembly, Rt. Hon. Comrade Chinedu Ogah, has pleaded with the affected community not to take laws into their hands, but to allow government fish out Perpetrators of such babaric act. The law maker made the appeal when he went to condole with the people of Akuhufu Inyimegu in Ikwo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State over the tragic loss of seven lives allegedly murdered by some individuals from Ekpaomaka Community.
Reps Ogah urged the community to refrain from retaliation, and assured them that government is actively working to ensure justice is served.
He emphasized the importance of reciprocating Governor Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru’s peace and development initiatives by remaining law-abiding citizens.
On his part, the Ebonyi State Commissioner for Border Peace and Conflict Resolution, Dr. Donatus Ilang, commended the community for their restraint and pledged the state government’s commitment to investigating the incident thoroughly.
To reduce the challenges facing the community and families of the victims, the Federal Lawmaker during the visit, accompanied by government officials, representatives of the five principal communities in Ikwo, and security agents, announced the donation of 10 million Naira for the construction of a secondary school in the area and pledged to award a scholarship to one of the deceased’s children, a second-year student at Ebonyi State University.
Responding, the Chairman of Akuhufu Inyimegu, Evangelist James Ogada, alleged that the seven individuals were killed while going about their daily activities and appealed to the state government to intervene and ensure justice.
Community leaders, including Prince David Onuenyim, Mr. Nwabueze Victor, and Mrs. Grace Onuenyim, described the incident as one of the worst in their history and thanked Comrade Ogah for his support during their time of grief.
Comrade Ogah later provided relief materials, including rice and cash, to the affected families and the village. He also promised to support a twin whose father was a victim of the incident.
RESPONSE TO MISLEADING PUBLICATION ON RECENT ATTACKS IN EBONYI STATE
It is disheartening to read the report titled “Killings: Don’t Take Laws into Your Hands, Allow Govt Fish out Perpetrators – Reps Ogah Begs Inyimegu Ikwo People” as published by Peoples’ Guide Reporters on April 21, 2025.
While the call for peace is always welcomed, it is important to correct the misleading narrative being circulated by Mr. Ogah and others pushing a politically fueled agenda.
In 2018, the Iyimegu community invaded Ekpomaka, burning over 200 houses and brutally killing six innocent people, including my immediate younger brother, who was a serving Nigerian soldier at the time.
At that time, Mr. Fred Udogu, an indigene of Iyimegu community, was the PDP Chairman in Ebonyi State.
Despite the massive destruction and loss, the then Governor, Dave Umahi, never even stepped foot into Ekpomaka to assess the damages firsthand.
Governor Umahi made promises to assist my people — many of whom were displaced and forced to live in IDP camps — yet no aid, no rebuilding, and no meaningful action followed.
To date, my people still bear the scars of that dark period, abandoned and unheard.
I have video evidence to back up these claims for anyone who doubts the reality we have endured.
Now, history seems to be repeating itself.
Again, Iyimegu community has attacked Ekpomaka, resulting in tragic losses.
Yet, once more, government officials are quick to show sympathy and throw resources at Iyimegu, ignoring the deep-rooted injustices my community continues to suffer.
Mr. Ogah’s donation of 10 million naira and public solidarity with Iyimegu — simply because the Speaker of the House hails from there — is a painful reminder that Ekpomaka has been deliberately marginalized for decades.
Ekpomaka community has consistently suffered the highest casualties and destruction in this long-standing conflict, yet our pain, our losses, and our contributions to peace have been repeatedly ignored.
Peace cannot be built on selective justice, political bias, and suppression of the truth.
Before pushing half-truths to serve political interests, I urge the media, government officials, and all concerned parties to seek the whole truth.
Justice must be for all — not just the favored few.
Enough is enough.