Ebonyi Reps member, Nwobasi describes as barbaric the killings, razing of houses in Nkaleha community 

By Uchenna Okeh

The House of representatives member, Joseph Nwobasi, representing Ezza North/Ishielu federal constituency in the National Assembly on Tuesday said that the killings and wanton destruction of valuable properties at Amagu village, Nkalaha community in Ishielu LGA of Ebonyi State is barbaric and unacceptable.

Nwobasi made this known in a statement signed and issued to newsmen in Abakaliki capital of Ebonyi State.

He condemned in totality the senseless attack on the peaceful people of Amagu community in Nkalaha, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State by suspected Fulani herdsmen in the early hours of February 2, 2025. 

The statement reads in part: “The barbaric act, which led to the loss of innocent lives, injuries, and destruction of properties, is unacceptable and must not be tolerated in our society.  

“It is heartbreaking that yet again, our people have been subjected to unwarranted violence, leaving families in grief and our community in fear. No individual or group has the right to take the lives of others or disrupt the peace and security of any community.

“Our people deserve to live without fear, and it is the responsibility of the government and security forces to guarantee the safety of all citizens.  

He, however, urged the federal government and the Ebonyi State government to take immediate steps to strengthen security in Ishielu LGA and other vulnerable areas to prevent a recurrence of such tragic incidents.

“Our communities must not continue to live under the threat of violence and bloodshed. I stand in solidarity with the people of Nkalaha during this difficult time and assure them that I will do everything within my legislative capacity to ensure their safety and well-being” he emphasized.