Governor of Enugu State in tears as he visits the site of the herdsmen attack

Tears flowed Tuesday morning as Governor Ifeanyi Ugwuanyi of Enugu State visited Ukpabi, Nimbo, in Uzo-Uwani local government area of the state.

The community came under attack Monday morning, leading to the reported death of 21 persons.

Ugwuanyi, who could not hold back tears, was in the company of Enugu State Commissioner of Police, Mr. Nwodibo Ekechukwu the GOC 82 Division, Nigerian Army, Major General Ibrahim Attahiru, as well as the Enugu State Commandant, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps, NSCDC. 

The Governor, thereafter, declared two days fasting and prayer in the State, asking residents to commit the situation into God’s hand.

“It calls for sober reflection; this is a trying period, not just for this community but for all of us.

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