Anambra land dispute: Soludo sues for peace, summons stakeholders

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has ordered the communities of Amaeze Aguleri and Umuoba Anam in Anambra East Local Government Area to cease all forms of violence and maintain peace following recent clashes that resulted in loss of life and injuries. Soludo expressed deep sadness over the casualties and reprimanded violence, bloodshed, and destruction of property in a statement on Sunday.

The governor has summoned key stakeholders from the affected communities for an emergency peace and security meeting on Wednesday at the Light House in Awka to address the root causes of the dispute and achieve a lasting resolution. All grievances and claims must be channeled exclusively through designated stakeholders during the meeting.

Security agencies, including the Police, have been deployed to the area to enforce law and order and prevent further breaches of peace.