Soludo sets up panel to probe Anambra communal crisis

Anambra State Governor, Prof. Chukwuma Soludo, has convened a high-level peace meeting to address the ongoing conflict between the Umuoba Anam and Aguleri communities. The violence, which has led to deaths, injuries, and property destruction, has left communities in turmoil. During the meeting, Soludo condemned the loss of lives and destruction of property, vowing to maintain a robust presence of security agencies in the affected zones to restore peace.

Community leaders, including Igwe Michael Idigo and Fidel Okafor, denounced the hostilities and called for an immediate end to the violence and swift justice. Retired Justice Charles Okaa, representing the Umueri community, urged the state government to enforce a 1982 Supreme Court judgment on boundary matters. Stakeholders agreed on a ceasefire, prosecution of perpetrators, accountability for leadership, and rebuilding of the Idigo Palace.

A Judicial Commission of Inquiry was also established to investigate all complaints and grievances, with a report due within four months.