Ezza-Effuim Crisis: Governor Nwifuru Talks Tough Over A Missing Solider

Following the missing of one of the soldiers who was on a peacekeeping mission in the Akparata axis of Effiuim, Ohaukwu Local Government Area, Ebonyi State.

The Governor of Ebonyi State,  Francis Ogbonna Nwifuru has issued a 24-hour ultimatum to both warring communities to leave the solider alive or have the government to contend with.

He expressed disappointment over the incident despite all the efforts his government is making to bring lasting solutions to the problems.

According to  a statement signed and issued to Newsmen on Wednesday by Monday Uzor, Chief Press Secretary to the Governor, said that the Governor received a shock report over the incident

The Governor has warned that if the soldier is not found alive before  12 noon tomorrow, 26th October 2023, his  Government will be left with no option but to declare war against whoever is involved, be it Effiuim or Ezza Effiuim and those found culpable will never inhabit the community again.

Governor Nwifuru has also warned that if the missing Solder is not found before 12 noon tomorrow, the Committee intervening in the crisis will be dissolved

Governor Nwifuru, said, “I received with utmost shock and dismay the report that one of the Soldiers on peacekeeping mission at  Akparata  axis of Effiuim  in Ohaukwu Local Government Area has   been declared missing” Finally, Governor declared that  enough is enough”