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Enugu State is safe and will remain so, as the government is unalterably committed to the protection of lives and property

Killing of 25 Persons in Enugu by Herdsmen Is Fake News – Advocacy Group

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The Concerned Professionals for Good Governance, a leadership advocacy group, has refuted reports alleging that 25 persons were killed by herdsmen in Enugu State. In a statement titled “Debunking the Politricks of Insecurity: Enugu State on Our Minds,” the group described the report as false, malicious, and aimed at discrediting the state government’s efforts on security. The coordinator of the group, Mr. Okechukwu Nwafor, stated that after investigating the viral claim, they found no evidence of such an attack in Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area. He said the report, which claimed dozens were killed and injured, was “a devious fabrication” intended to create panic and undermine the growing reputation of Enugu as a peaceful and secure state. According to the group, Enugu State maintains a digitized security control center and works in close collaboration with the police, military, and other security agencies to ensure the safety of its citizens. It also noted that Governor Peter Ndubuisi Mbah’s administration has significantly invested in security infrastructure and public-private partnerships to enhance safety across communities. The group added that attempts to politicize insecurity through the spread of fake news were tactics used by political actors seeking to tarnish the state’s progress in sectors like infrastructure, healthcare, and education. They urged the media and public to verify sensitive reports before accepting or sharing them, especially those related to security and public safety. Reaffirming confidence in the government, the group declared Enugu State safe and on track to becoming a leading destination for tourism, investment, and national events. It called on citizens and media professionals alike to resist the “politricks of insecurity” and to promote unity and truth for the continued progress of the state. Enugu State is safe and will remain so, as the government is unalterably committed to the protection of lives and property

Herdsmen Attacks in Ondo State Spark Protests with Slain Farmers’ Bodies

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Tension has surged in Ondo State following the recent herdsmen attacks in Akure North Local Government Area, where four farmers were killed on Tuesday. The killings prompted a large protest by angry youths and farmers, who brought the bodies of the victims to Akure in a desperate attempt to draw attention to the ongoing violence. The attack took place at the 13/13 farm settlement in the Ajagbusi area of Ala Elefosan, highlighting the growing insecurity linked to herdsmen attacks in the state. In a dramatic show of outrage, protesters—comprising farmers, youths, and residents—barricaded the entrance to the Ondo State Secretariat in Alagbaka, Akure, placing the bodies of the slain farmers at the gate. The protest caused a major traffic jam, stranding commuters and motorists for hours. Chanting solidarity songs and carrying placards, the demonstrators demanded justice and an end to the silence surrounding the repeated herdsmen attacks in the state. Speaking on the incident, the spokesperson for the Ondo State Police Command, SP Alayande Olayinka, confirmed the killings and the ongoing protest. He assured the public that tactical police units had been deployed to the affected community to prevent further violence. Despite the police’s efforts, the state government has not issued an official statement, leading many protesters to view the lack of response as negligence or indifference to their suffering. The traditional ruler of Adeshina Community, Chief Taiwo Samuel, also condemned the attacks, criticizing the government for failing to protect farmers. He noted that herdsmen attacks had become a regular occurrence in the state, with more than 20 farmers killed in Akure North alone over the past month. Chief Samuel warned that if the government does not take immediate action, communities may be forced to resort to self-defense, even if it means taking up arms.