The President – General of Enugwu-Ukwu Community Development Union (ECDU), Nze Patrick Nworji, on Monday, 9th September 2024, released a press statement concerning the reported killings of some members of the community, by individuals suspected to be from neighbouring Nawfia town.
The statement reads…
“The traditional Ruler of Enugwu-Ukwu, Igwe Sir Ralph Ekpe (Igwe Ononamkpume Aguaro), and the President – General of Enugwu-Ukwu Community Development Union (ECDU), Nze Patrick Nworji, have expressed shock and disappointment over the unfortunate and cold m*rder of some members of Isionye Community, Enugwu-Ukwu by some persons who allegedly are from neighbouring Nawfia town.
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Both the traditional Ruler and the President General have jointly condemned the unprovoked attack on members of Isionye community but thank God for sparing some of the victims of the gruesome incident.
The survivors are currently in the hospital where they are receiving treatment. The leadership of the town has expressed concern over the incident but urges the people of Enugwu-Ukwu to remain calm and avoid taking the laws into their hands as the security agencies are on high alert to apprehend the perpetrators of the heinous crime.
The traditional Ruler has also extended his gratitude to Governor Chukwuma Soludo for his quick response demonstrated by the personal visit of the Deputy Governor, Dr. Onyekachukwu Ibezim, to the hospital to commiserate with the survivors and evaluate the situation. He further assured the people that justice would be served in the matter.
ECDU will continue to provide updates on this issue as the need arises”.
NZE PATRICK CHINYELUGO NWORJI
President -General, Enugwu-Ukwu Community Development Union (ECDU).