Fulani Herdsmen attacks in Enugu have been relentless, occurring back-to-back. Our posts delve into the continuous violence, community responses, and the urgent need for government intervention to ensure lasting security and prevent further conflicts.
Residents of Aku in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area, Enugu State, are in shock and anger after a farmer, Mr. Emma Nnadi, was killed while trying to rescue a 13-year-old girl from being gang-raped by Fulani herdsmen.
The incident occurred over the weekend at Ugwu-Uvuru, a farm settlement in the neighboring Uzo-Uwani Local Government Area. Despite the location, both the victim and the deceased were from Aku, linking the community directly to the tragic events.
Community leader Agu Chineme confirmed the incident and shared the gruesome details.
“The 13-year-old girl, a primary school graduate, was mercilessly raped by two armed Fulani men while working on her family’s farm. The young victim recounted the horrific incident, with her voice trembling with fear and her body still bearing the physical scars of the assault.”
The gruesome attack claimed the life of Emma Nnadi, a brave farmer who attempted to intervene and protect the young girl from the clutches of the ruthless herders. The Fulani men showed no remorse as they took turns raping the girl, even as Emma lay dead from a gunshot wound,” he stated.
The Aku community is calling for urgent action to address the increasing violence by herdsmen. Chineme emphasized the need for enhanced security measures and accountability. “As tensions escalate, local leaders are calling for urgent action to address the growing menace of Fulani herder violence; they are demanding increased security measures and accountability local leaders are calling for urgent action to address the growing menace of Fulani herder violence; they are demanding increased security measures and accountability. The memory of Emma Nnadi, a hero who gave his life to defend the innocent, will not be forgotten. His legacy will fuel the quest for peace, justice, and security in Aku, and his soul will rest in peace,” he added.
The Enugu State Police Command’s response to the incident is still awaited, leaving the community in a state of grief and unrest as they seek justice and protection from such recurring violence.
