Barely two days after they attacked Ukpabu Nimbo community in Uzo-Uwani area of Enugu, armed Fulani herdsmen are besieging Umuchigbo Area of Abakpa, a youth leader has claimed.
In a WhatsApp broadcast received by News express at exactly 7:39 p.m., Dr. Ben Ugwu, Mni, FCIA, Co-ordinator of Nsukka Youth for Good Governance, Enugu State, wrote:
“Alert! Alert!! Alert!!!
“Security threat!
“Armed Fulani herdsmen are currently besieging Umuchigbo Area of Abakpa Enugu in continuation of what they started in Uzo-Uwani LGA. Police and other law enforcement agencies should take note.
“They entered through the Annunciation area. Please rebroadcast to save lives. Alert! Alert!! Alert!!!
“Security threat!
“Armed Fulani herdsmen are currently besieging Umuchigbo Area of Abakpa Enugu in continuation of what they started in Uzo-Uwani LGA. Police and other law enforcement agencies should take note.
“They entered through the Annunciation area. Please rebroadcast to save lives.”
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