Terror has gripped Uzo-Uwani LGA of Enugu State following a brutal series of attacks allegedly carried out by suspected Fulani herdsmen, leaving at least 25 people dead and several injured. Villages like Adani and Ogurugu have been plunged into mourning, forcing families to abandon their ancestral lands in search of safety.
Eyewitnesses recount gruesome scenes, including the daylight murder of four farmers—among them women and a tree cutter—slain while working their fields. Local roads are now overrun by kidnappers, worsening the fear and insecurity.
Community vigilantes, stretched beyond capacity, have criticized the apparent silence from both state security agencies and local authorities. Many have voiced frustration at Governor Peter Mbah’s slow response and the inaction of Uzo-Uwani LGA Chairman, Chijioke Ezugwu.
Tensions are further heightened by recent kidnappings and the killing of a vigilante member. Calls for self-defense are growing louder, with some community leaders citing alleged DSS warnings of coordinated attacks on Southern communities.
Long-standing conflicts in Enugu—particularly in Eha-Amufu and Isi-Uzo LGAs—have displaced residents for years. Yet, despite repeated pleas for a statewide security summit, the government’s response remains minimal.
As bodies pile up and fear spreads, residents are asking: how long must we wait before the government truly acts?
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