February 17, (THEWILL) – The Hon. Francis Nwifuru-led Ebonyi state government has commenced the demarcation of boundary between the communities of Abomege and Ishinkwo in Onicha local government area of Ebonyi state.
A viral facebook video circulated by the public relations officer of the local government area, Omenkannaya Orogwu, showing earth moving machines under the supervision of the local government Chairman, Hon. Ikechukwu Ogbuoffia, accompanied by security agents, executing the demarcation.
In the video, Orogwu, who traced the hostilities between the people of Abomege and Ishinkwo to 1912, said over one thousand (1,000) lives were lost to the crisis.
“This is the commencement of the boundary demarcation between Abomege and Ishinkwo communities. We are here to witness this historic moment in the life of these communities.
“Recall that the hostilities between the two communities started as far as 1912. But today, to the glory of God, the Governor of Ebonyi state in collaboration with the Chairman of Onicha local government area, have taken a bold step to bring a permanent end to these hostilities which have ravaged the two communities.
“It is no exaggeration today that this war, which began in 1912, has claimed over 100 lives. We give God all the glory for giving us Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru.
“Recall many successive administrations could not take this bold step that the governor is taking today, in collaboration with the Chairman of Onicha local government area.
“Our own is to continue to pray for the two of them to succeed in their effort to bring to an end these hostilities and restore peace and tranquility in all the troubled areas of the state. We are happy that it is happening in our own time and before our very eyes.
“The people of the two communities should be rest assured that the government is with them. Governor Nwifuru is sharing in their pain and that is why the bold step is being taken today.
“Let it be on record once again that it is in the tenure of Rt. Hon. Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru that this is happening. Let it also be known that it is through the collaborative effort of our dear Chairman of Onicha local government area that this is being achieved”, he said.
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