Human rights lawyer Ejiofor urges FG to investigate Ebonyi massacre

Maduako Igbokwe I Thursday, February 06, 2025

 

LAGOS, Nigeria – Human rights lawyer and lead counsel to the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Sir Ifeanyi Ejiofor, has urged the federal government to thoroughly investigate the massacre in Amagu village, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State.

Ejiofor, in a statement on Thursday, said the recent massacre in Amagu village, Ishielu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, allegedly carried out by Fulani herdsmen, was yet another grim reminder of the unchecked wave of violence plaguing Southeast communities.

According to him, the senseless bloodshed is both tragic and unacceptable.

“I strongly and unequivocally condemn this barbaric act and demand an immediate and thorough investigation to ensure that the perpetrators are swiftly identified and brought to justice. The sanctity of human life must never be compromised. The security of lives and property should remain a top priority for all levels of government. It is imperative that law enforcement agencies act decisively to prevent further attacks and dismantle the networks enabling such atrocities,” he stated.

He also urged the governors of the Southeast to take bold and proactive steps to curb these recurring assaults on their people.

He said the government must explore and implement all necessary security strategies to fulfill their constitutional duty of protecting the lives and property of their citizens.

“Inaction is no longer an option; our people deserve to live in peace and security,” he stated.