10 killed, 2,000 displaced, 150 houses burnt in Anambra communal clash
The National Emergency Management Agency, NEMA, has confirmed that more than 150 houses were destroyed during the communal clash between Umuoba Anam and Aguleri communities in Anambra State last month. The agency also disclosed that more than 2,000 persons were displaced, while 10 people were killed during the crisis. The Head of Operations, NEMA Enugu […] 10 killed, 2,000 displaced, 150 houses…
In Anambra State, a communal clash between Umuoba Anam and Aguleri communities resulted in significant loss and displacement. The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed that over 150 houses were destroyed, 2,000 individuals displaced, and 10 people killed during the crisis. NEMA's Head of Operations in the Enugu Zonal Office, Mrs Priscilla Madukwe, disclosed these figures during an impact assessment visit.
The clash caused damage to houses, shops, factories, vehicles, and other property, affecting both locals and non-indigenes. In response, the Federal Government sent a NEMA and State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) assessment team to evaluate the damage. The team, led by Mayor of Anambra East Local Government Area, Mr. Ifeanyi Chinweze, and community leaders, documented the extent of the destruction.
Madukwe expressed disappointment over the loss and assured that the findings would be submitted to the Federal Government for potential assistance. Chinweze called for peaceful resolution and dialogue, while the state government set up a committee to investigate the cause and propose assistance for the victims. One month later, the affected communities remain deserted, with security personnel maintaining peace.
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