Two individuals were killed in an attack on Ikachi village in the Akparata area of Effium, located in the Ohaukwu Local Government Area of Ebonyi State. Additionally, seven people were abducted during the incident.
Joshua Ukandu, the spokesman for the Ebonyi State Police Command, informed Channels Television on Monday that the attack occurred the previous day.
He also reported that properties worth millions of naira were destroyed by the attackers.
“We are aware of the attack, two persons were killed and seven others kidnapped. The command is on top of the situation,” Ukandu said. “We are working with other security agencies to ensure that peace returns to the area.”
The state police authorities have initiated an investigation into the incident, according to the spokesman, who assured that the officers and personnel of the command are dedicated to safeguarding lives and properties.
Since January 2021, the Ezza Effium and Effium communities have been embroiled in conflict.
response to the ongoing crisis, the Ebonyi State Government has taken steps to restore peace to the war-torn area.