The Ebonyi police command says it has arrested Anya Baron-Ogbonnia, coordinator of Amasiri development centre in Afikpo, and two traditional rulers, over the murder of four persons in Edda LGA of the state.
Joshua Ukandu, police spokesperson in the state, said the
traditional rulers were identified as Onyaidam Bassey and Godfrey Oko-Obia.
Ukandu said the arrest followed a joint operation by the
police, the Nigerian Army, the Department of State Services (DSS) and the
Nigerian Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC).
The police spokesperson said 10 other suspects had earlier
been arrested as investigations continue.
“Yes, following the attack, the coordinator of Amasiri, two
traditional rulers and other individuals were arrested during a joint security
operation,” NAN quoted Ukandu as saying.
“All suspects are currently in our custody, and
investigations are ongoing. The command will not relent until everyone involved
is brought to justice.”
There has been a long-standing land dispute between the
people of Okporojor in Oso Edda community, Edda LGA, and their neighbours from
Amasiri in Afikpo LGA.
The dispute reportedly escalated on January 29, when
suspected armed persons attacked Okporojor village, killing four residents and
destroying houses and property. Three of those killed were reportedly beheaded.
Following the killings, Francis Nwifuru, governor of Ebonyi,
dissolved the political and traditional leadership structures of the Amasiri
clan in Afikpo LGA.
Nwifuru sacked the officials on Sunday during a visit to
Okporojo village in the Oso Edda community.
A traditional leader in the community had called for
immediate government intervention, urging that those responsible for the
violence be apprehended.
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